GLOSSARY.
Abdominal.—Belonging to the abdomen or belly.
Abnormal.—Unhealthy, unnatural.
Aconite.—Aconitum Napellus. Monk’s-hood.
Accoucheur.—Surgeon in childbirth.
Adipose.—Fatty.
Adjuvant.—Aid.
Alterative.—A mild cathartic.
Amaurosis.—Paralysis of optic nerve.
Amenorrhea.—Suppression of the menses.
Ammonia.—Hartshorn.
Amnion.—The internal membrane containing the waters and fetus.
Amniotic.—Pertaining to amnion.
Anemia.—An impoverished state of blood. Bloodless.
Anodyne.—Soothing pain.
Anteversion.—Bending forward.
Antiperiodic.—A remedy for intermittent affections.
Antiphlogistic.—Counteracting inflammation.
Antiseptic.—Preventing or retarding putrefaction.
Anus.—Circular opening or outlet of the bowels.
Aorta.—The great artery of the heart.
Aperient.—Laxative, mild cathartic.
Aphrodisiac.—To excite sexual desire, or to increase the generative power.
Aphtha.—Thrush. Infants’ sore mouth.
Apis Mellifica.—Honey bee.
Arnica Montana.—Leopard’s bane.
Arsenicum Album.—White arsenic.
Astringent.—Binding, contracting.
Auricle.—Upper chambers of the heart.
Auscultation.—Act of listening to sounds in any part of the body.
Axilla.—Arm pit.
Bacteria.—Infusoria. Microscopical insects.
Belladonna.—Deadly nightshade.
Benzoin.—Balsamic resin from styrax benzoin.
Bronchorrhea.—Increased discharge of mucus from the bronchia.
Bryonia Alba.—White bryony.
Calcarea Carbonica.—Carbonate of lime.
Calenduline.—Mixture of calendula and cosmoline.
Cantharis.—Spanish fly.
Capillaries.—Hair-like vessels for conveying the blood from the arteries to the veins.
Capsules.—Small membranous sacs.
Cardiac.—Belonging to the heart.
Catarrh.—A discharge from mucus surfaces of the body.
Cathartic.—A drug that increases the action of the bowels.
Caul.—The membranes which, not being ruptured, cover the child’s head and face at birth.
Cellular.—Composed of cells.
Cellulitis.—Inflammation of the cellular tissues.
Cervix.—Neck.
Cervix Uteri.—Neck of the womb.
Chamomilla Matricaria.—Wild matricary. Chamomile.
Chorion.—The most external membrane enveloping the fetus.
Cimicifuga Racemosa.—Macrotis. Black cohosh. Black snake root.
Clavicle.—Collar bone.
Climacteric.—A critical period.
Coccyx.—Terminal bone of the spine.
Cohosh.—Black snake root. Squaw root.
Colocynthis.—Bitter cucumber.
Congestion.—Over-fullness of blood-vessels.
Contusion.—A bruise.
Crural.—Belonging to the leg.
Cystitis.—Inflammation of the bladder.
Defecation.—The act of voiding excrement or feces.
Depurition.—Removal of impurities.
Diagnosis.—Scientific determination of diseases.
Diaphragm.—Breathing muscle between chest and abdomen.
Diaphoretic.—A remedy that produces perspiration.
Diluent.—A substance that dilutes or thins liquid.
Diphtheria.—A malignant membranous disease of the throat.
Diphtheritic.—Pertaining to diphtheria.
Diuretic.—Causing increased discharge of urine.
Duodenum.—The first part of the small intestines.
Dystocia.—Difficult and surgical delivery.
Eclat.—Brilliant reputation, distinction, prestige.
Emmenagogue.—Remedy that promotes the menstrual discharge.
Emulsify.—Soften, make milky.
Enciente.—Pregnant.
Enema.—Injection.
Enteritis.—Inflammation of the intestines.
Epidermis.—Outer Skin.
Ergot.—Smut of rye. A poisonous fungus growth.
Etiology.—The science of the causes of disease.
Eustachian valve.—A valve of the heart.
Excoriation.—A chafing or abrasion of the skin.
Excretion.—Anything thrown off from the system.
Excretory.—Throwing off matter.
Exosmosis.—Passage of liquids through membranes outward.
Fallopian Tubes.—Tubes from ovaries to uterus. Oviducts.
Fauces.—The upper part of the throat.
Feces.—Discharge from the bowels. Excrement.
Fecundation.—The act of impregnation. Fertilization.
Fetal.—Pertaining to fetus or child in the womb.
Fetus.—Child in the womb after the fifth month.
Fimbriated.—Fringed, finger-like.
Flatulence.—Gases in the stomach or bowels.
Flex.—Bend.
Fomentation.—Warm or hot application to the body.
Foramen Ovale.—Opening between the auricles of fetal heart.
Friable.—Easily crumbled or broken.
Function.—The office or duty of any organ.
Fundus.—Body.
Ganglia.—Nerve centers.
Ganglionic.—Pertaining to ganglia.
Gangrene.—The first stage of mortification.
Gastritis.—Inflammation of the stomach.
Gelsemium Sempervirens.—Yellow Jessamine.
Gestation.—Period of growth of child in the womb.
Glairy.—Like the white of an egg.
Gravid.—From gravis, heavy. A term applied to the uterus during gestation.
Gustatory.—Pertaining to taste.
Gynecologist.—One who makes a specialty of gynecology.
Gynecology.—The science which treats of female organs.
Hamamelis Virginica.—Witch Hazel.
Hemorrhoids.—Piles. Tumors in and about the anus.
Hydrastis.—Golden seal, yellow root.
Hygiene.—The art of preserving health.
Hyperemia.—Excess of blood in any part.
Ignatia Amara.—St. Ignatius’ bean.
Impaction.—Hardened and packed closely.
Impotence.—Incapable of procreating.
Induration.—Hardening.
Infusoria.—Microscopic insects.
Insomnia.—Sleeplessness.
Integument.—Skin.
Intra-uterine.—Within the uterus.
Introversion.—Turned within.
Ipecacuanha.—Ipecac.
Labia.—The lips of the vagina.
Laxative.—Remedy increasing action of the bowels.
Liquor Amnii.—Secretion in which the fetus floats.
Lobelia Inflata.—Indian tobacco.
Malaise.—Discomfort. Indisposition.
Mammary.—Pertaining to the breast.
Massage.—Manipulation of surface and muscles for remedial purposes.
Maturation.—The formation of pus. The act of maturing.
Meconium.—First feces of infant.
Menopause.—Change of life.
Menorrhagia.—Profuse menstruation.
Menstruation.—Monthly discharge of blood from the uterus.
Mercurius Corrosivus.—Corrosive sublimate.
Mercurius Solubilis.—Black oxide of mercury.
Metritis.—Inflammation of the womb.
Metrorrhagia.—Hemorrhage of the womb.
Miscible.—Capable of being mixed.
Morbific.—Causing disease.
Muco-sanguineous.—Composed of blood and mucus.
Multipara.—Having had several children.
Nux Vomica.—Strychnos. Vomit nut.
Obstetrics.—Tokology. Midwifery.
Os.—Mouth. Used as mouth of womb.
Osmosis.—Transudation of fluids through membrane.
Osseous.—Bony.
Ova.—Plural of egg.
Ovary.—Almond-shaped body in which the ova are developed.
Oviducts.—Tubes which convey the ova from ovaries to uterus.
Ovum.—An egg.
Oxygenation.—The process of combining with oxygen.
Parietes.—Walls of a cavity.
Parturition.—Childbirth.
Pathological.—Morbid, diseased.
Peritoneal.—Pertaining to the peritoneum.
Perineum.—The floor of the pelvis, or space between and including the anus and vulva.
Peristaltic.—The peculiar worm-like movement of the intestines.
Peritoneum.—A membrane lining the walls and organs of the abdomen.
Peritonitis.—Inflammation of lining membrane of bowels.
Pelvic.—Pertaining to the lower part of the abdomen or pelvis.
Phytolacca.—Pokeroot.
Placebo.—A remedy to gratify the patient.
Placenta.—The after-birth.
Placenta Previa.—Placenta presenting before child-birth.
Plethoric.—Full habit. Fleshy.
Podophyllum.—Mandrake. May apple.
Portal circulation.—Venous circulation of blood from the digestive organs to the liver.
Post partum.—Subsequent to childbirth.
Primapara.—Woman who has brought forth her first child.
Prognosis.—Prediction of the termination of a disease.
Prolapsus.—Falling. Protrusion.
Prolapsus ani.—Protrusion of the rectum.
Prolapsus uteri.—Falling of the womb.
Prolification.—Generation of offspring.
Pubes.—External part of the organs of generation covered with hair.
Pubic.—Pertaining to the pubes.
Puerperal.—Belonging to or consequent upon childbirth.
Pulmonary.—Pertaining to the lungs.
Pulsatilla Nigricans.—Wind flower.
Purulent.—Consisting of pus.
Pruritus.—A skin trouble characterized by intense itching.
Pyemia.—Poisoned by absorption of pus.
Radial.—Belonging to the radius, one of the bones of the fore-arm.
Rectum.—Lower portion of intestines.
Renal.—Pertaining to the kidneys.
Retroversion.—Falling backward.
Retroverted.—Bent backward.
Rigor.—Chilliness. Convulsive shuddering.
Sacral.—Pertaining to the sacrum, the large, triangular bone near the end of the spinal column.
Saline.—Salty.
Salivation.—Unnatural flow of saliva.
Sanative.—Health producing.
Sanguineous.—Bloody.
Sanguinaria.—Blood root.
Sanious.—Secretion tinged with blood.
Sciatic.—Pertaining to the hip.
Sebaceous.—Secreting fatty matter.
Sedative.—Quieting. Soothing.
Sedular.—Pertaining to seed.
Sedular absorption.—Absorption of the seed or semen.
Semen.—Secretion of the testes.
Septic.—A substance that promotes putrefaction. Putrid.
Septum.—Partition.
Septicemia.—Poisoning by putrid substances.
Serous membrane.—The lining of cavities which have no external opening.
Seton.—An opening in the flesh made and continued by drawing through a skein of silk or linen thread or horsehair.
Siesta.—A midday nap.
Silicea.—Pure flint.
Sitz-bath.—A bath in a sitting position.
Sphincter muscle.—Circular, contracting muscle.
Sperm.—Seed. Fecundating principle.
Sputa.—Matter coughed up from throat and lungs. Phlegm.
Sterility.—Barrenness.
Stertorious.—Stertorous. Deep. Labored. Snoring.
Stroma.—Connective tissue.
Strumous.—Scrofulous.
Styptic.—An astringent. A substance that arrests hemorrhage.
Synchronous.—Happening at the same time.
Tampon.—A plug to arrest hemorrhage.
Term.—Full time of gestation.
Testes.—Glands which secrete the semen.
Testicle.—Gland that secretes the semen.
Therapia.—Therapeutics. Remedies.
Therapeutic.—The treatment of disease. Curative.
Tissue.—The peculiar structure of a part.
Tokology.—Science of midwifery. From Greek Tokos, childbirth and Logos, discourse.
Toxicological.—Pertaining to poisons.
Trachea.—Windpipe.
Transudation.—The oozing of blood through a membrane.
Tympanitic.—Distension of abdomen. Drum-like.
Umbilical.—Pertaining to the navel.
Umbilicus.—The navel. The place in the abdomen from which the cord is removed.
Urachus.—A ligament that sustains the bladder.
Urinary.—Pertaining to the urine.
Uterus.—Womb.—The organ in which the fetus is developed.
Vagina.—Passage leading from the womb.
Varicose Veins.—Veins permanently dilated, with accumulation of dark-colored blood.
Vascular.—Relating to the bloodvessels.
Vena Cava.—The large vein communicating with the heart.
Venous.—Pertaining to the veins.
Ventricle.—One of the lower chambers of the heart.
Veratrum Album.—White hellebore.
Vernix Caseosa.—Unctuous material found on a new-born babe.
Vesicles.—A small cavity or sac in the human body.
Viable.—Capable of life.
Viability.—Capacity of living.
Villi.—Minute papillary elevations for absorption.
Viscera.—Organs within the cavity of the body.
Vulva.—Outer lips of the vagina.
Zymotic.—Caused by fermentation. A zymotic disease is one caused by bacteria, or some morbific principle, acting like a ferment.