Medical devices

Medical devices

Any instrument, appliance or machine that facilitates the prevention,diagnosis and treatment of illness, physical or mental injury, by a medical professional.

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mittleschmerz

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

The discomfort felt on one side of the lower abdomen at the time of ovulation.

multiple pregnancies

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

A pregnancy that involves more than one foetus. For example, twins, triplets, and quadruplets are all multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancies are a risk associated with IVF.

mycoplasma

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

See Ureaplasma.

myomectomy

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

Surgery performed to remove fibroid tumors.

natural childbirth

Medical devices; OBGYN equipment

A great misnomer, normally used to indicate the natural order of childbirth as in the “natural” state. In reality, this would mean total non-interference by attendants. All ...