- atony of uterus
- атония матки
English-Russian small dictionary of medicine. Г.Ю. Бельман, А.Е. Бойков.. 2015.
English-Russian small dictionary of medicine. Г.Ю. Бельман, А.Е. Бойков.. 2015.
Uterine atony — is a loss of tone in the uterine musculature. Normally, contraction of the uterine muscle, compresses the vessels and reduces flow. This increases the likelihood of coagulation and prevents bleeds. Thus, lack of uterine muscle contraction can… … Wikipedia
prolapse — 1. To sink down, said of an organ or other part. 2. A sinking of an organ or other part, especially its appearance at a natural or artificial orifice. SEE ALSO: procidentia, ptosis. [L. prolapsus, a falling] p. of the corpus luteum ectropion of… … Medical dictionary
Myometrium — Uterus and uterine tubes (Myometrium labeled at center right) … Wikipedia
Obstetrics — Further information: Obstetrics and gynaecology Obstetrician Occupation Names Doctor, consultant, medical specialist Activity sectors Medicine and surgery Description Education required Medical training and specialised postgr … Wikipedia
History of Medicine — History of Medicine † Catholic Encyclopedia ► History of Medicine The history of medical science, considered as a part of the general history of civilization, should logically begin in Mesopotamia, where tradition and philological… … Catholic encyclopedia
Non-pneumatic anti-shock garment — The Non Pneumatic Anti Shock Garment (NASG) is a low technology first aid device used to treat hypovolemic shock. It s efficacy for reducing maternal deaths due to obstetrical hemorrhage is being researched. Obstetrical hemorrhage is heavy… … Wikipedia
Oxytocin — A hormone made in the brain that plays a role in childbirth and lactation by causing muscles to contract in the uterus (womb) and the mammary glands in the breast. Animal studies have shown that oxytocin also has a role in pair bonding, mate… … Medical dictionary
left displacement of the abomasum — (LDA) displacement of the abomasum of a cow to the left, underneath the rumen, with abomasal atony, usually soon after birth of a calf. It may be due to previous pressure from the gravid uterus or to abomasal distention from a high grain diet.… … Medical dictionary
atonic labor — labor protracted because of atony of the uterus … Medical dictionary