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Postpartum depression
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Postpartum depression More severe than the more common and milder baby blues, postpartumdepression is characterized by sadness, impatience, restlessness, and inability to care for the baby.
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Post
Thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a "coping" that replaces lost tooth structure and retains crown.
Post partum
Post partum refers to the period after childbirth.
Post stimulus time histogram
A method for examining cell response to a particular stimulus. The time after stimulus onset is divided into a number of bins. The stimulus is then presented repeatedly and the count in each bin increased each time the cell fires during that time bin.
Post-core
Post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crown.
Post-crown
Single structure that combines post-core and crown.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
A syndrome caused by re-experiencing traumatic events while being unaware of or unresponsive to current events or, in other words, a "flashback." A child may experience sleeping problems, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, have difficulty concentrating, self-destructive behavior, hyperactivity or anxiety/panic disorder. Therapy is crucial in managing PTSD.
Postcholecystectomy syndrome
A condition that occurs after gallbladder removal. The muscle between the gallbladder and the small intestine does not work properly, causing pain, nausea, and indigestion. Also called biliary dyskinesia.
Posterior
At or toward the back.
Posterior parietal cortex
Concerned with the perception of the spatial relations among objects.
Postgastrectomy syndrome
A condition that occurs after an operation to remove the stomach (gastrectomy). See also dumping syndrome.
Postmarketing surveillance
ongoing safety monitoring of marketed drugs. See Phase 4 studies, Phase 5 studies.
Postmature
An infant born at 42 weeks or more is considered postmature. As withprematurity, being postmature can lead to complications; the baby may belarger and less able to pass through the birth canal or the placenta may nolonger be able to provide adequate oxygen or nutrition.
Postnatal care
Medical care for both newborn and mother during the first 6 weeks after birth.
Postnatal Depression
Depression in women occurring usually within four weeks after the delivery of a child. The degree of depression ranges from mild transient depression to neurotic or psychotic depressive disorders.
Postoperative
After surgery.
Postpartum
After childbirth.
Postprandial
Occurring after a meal. Example: Blood taken 1-2 hours after eating to see the amount of glucose in the blood would be called a postprandial blood glucose test.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) (Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Dysautonomia)
Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous syndrome. Causes symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, increased heart rate, and other symptoms. See syncope.
Postural tremor
A tremor of a limb that increases when the limb is stretched.
Posturography
A force platform that evaluates somatosensory and visual influences on posture and equilibrium.
Postvagotomy stasis
Delayed stomach emptying; occurs after surgery on the vagus nerve.
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Play group
A group of babies or toddlers that parents gather together to developsocial skills and reduce stranger and separation anxieties. Activities may bestructured or open.
Polio vaccine
Routinely given to all babies in the United States in four doses at 2, 4, 12, and 18 months, the polio vaccine prevents polio, which can, in severe cases, lead to crippling, paralysis, and death. There are two types of polio vaccines: the IPV, which stands for inactivated polio vaccine, given as an injection, and the more common OPV, which stands for oral polio vaccine, given in drops in a child's mouth.
Polyps
An abnormal growth of a mucous membrane, often in the nasal passages, bladder, rectum, or uterus. Polyps, though often benign, have been associated with cancers and can be surgically removed.
Postmature
An infant born at 42 weeks or more is considered postmature. As withprematurity, being postmature can lead to complications; the baby may belarger and less able to pass through the birth canal or the placenta may nolonger be able to provide adequate oxygen or nutrition.
Postnatal care
Medical care for both newborn and mother during the first 6 weeks after birth.
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A federal law barring discrimination against women for conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
Pregnancy test
A test of a woman's blood or urine to determine whether she's pregnant.Over-the-counter tests, which can be used at home about the time of amissed period, are very accurate.
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Elevation of a pregnant woman's blood pressure, usually in the last trimester. Less severe than preeclampsia, which can lead to serious complications andshould be carefully monitored by a physician.
Premature
The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
Premature baby
Born before 37 weeks of gestation.
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Post
Thin metal rod inserted into the root of a tooth after root canal therapy; provides retention for a "coping" that replaces lost tooth structure and retains crown.
Post partum
Post partum refers to the period after childbirth.
Post stimulus time histogram
A method for examining cell response to a particular stimulus. The time after stimulus onset is divided into a number of bins. The stimulus is then presented repeatedly and the count in each bin increased each time the cell fires during that time bin.
Post-core
Post and buildup to replace lost tooth structure and retain crown.
Post-crown
Single structure that combines post-core and crown.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
A syndrome caused by re-experiencing traumatic events while being unaware of or unresponsive to current events or, in other words, a "flashback." A child may experience sleeping problems, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, have difficulty concentrating, self-destructive behavior, hyperactivity or anxiety/panic disorder. Therapy is crucial in managing PTSD.
Postcholecystectomy syndrome
A condition that occurs after gallbladder removal. The muscle between the gallbladder and the small intestine does not work properly, causing pain, nausea, and indigestion. Also called biliary dyskinesia.
Posterior
At or toward the back.
Posterior parietal cortex
Concerned with the perception of the spatial relations among objects.
Postgastrectomy syndrome
A condition that occurs after an operation to remove the stomach (gastrectomy). See also dumping syndrome.
Postmarketing surveillance
ongoing safety monitoring of marketed drugs. See Phase 4 studies, Phase 5 studies.
Postmature
An infant born at 42 weeks or more is considered postmature. As withprematurity, being postmature can lead to complications; the baby may belarger and less able to pass through the birth canal or the placenta may nolonger be able to provide adequate oxygen or nutrition.
Postnatal care
Medical care for both newborn and mother during the first 6 weeks after birth.
Postnatal Depression
Depression in women occurring usually within four weeks after the delivery of a child. The degree of depression ranges from mild transient depression to neurotic or psychotic depressive disorders.
Postoperative
After surgery.
Postpartum
After childbirth.
Postprandial
Occurring after a meal. Example: Blood taken 1-2 hours after eating to see the amount of glucose in the blood would be called a postprandial blood glucose test.
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) (Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Dysautonomia)
Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous syndrome. Causes symptoms of fatigue, dizziness, increased heart rate, and other symptoms. See syncope.
Postural tremor
A tremor of a limb that increases when the limb is stretched.
Posturography
A force platform that evaluates somatosensory and visual influences on posture and equilibrium.
Postvagotomy stasis
Delayed stomach emptying; occurs after surgery on the vagus nerve.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Play group
A group of babies or toddlers that parents gather together to developsocial skills and reduce stranger and separation anxieties. Activities may bestructured or open.
Polio vaccine
Routinely given to all babies in the United States in four doses at 2, 4, 12, and 18 months, the polio vaccine prevents polio, which can, in severe cases, lead to crippling, paralysis, and death. There are two types of polio vaccines: the IPV, which stands for inactivated polio vaccine, given as an injection, and the more common OPV, which stands for oral polio vaccine, given in drops in a child's mouth.
Polyps
An abnormal growth of a mucous membrane, often in the nasal passages, bladder, rectum, or uterus. Polyps, though often benign, have been associated with cancers and can be surgically removed.
Postmature
An infant born at 42 weeks or more is considered postmature. As withprematurity, being postmature can lead to complications; the baby may belarger and less able to pass through the birth canal or the placenta may nolonger be able to provide adequate oxygen or nutrition.
Postnatal care
Medical care for both newborn and mother during the first 6 weeks after birth.
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A federal law barring discrimination against women for conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
Pregnancy test
A test of a woman's blood or urine to determine whether she's pregnant.Over-the-counter tests, which can be used at home about the time of amissed period, are very accurate.
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Elevation of a pregnant woman's blood pressure, usually in the last trimester. Less severe than preeclampsia, which can lead to serious complications andshould be carefully monitored by a physician.
Premature
The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
Premature baby
Born before 37 weeks of gestation.
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