13 Terms
Home > Industry/Domain > Medical devices > OBGYN equipment
OBGYN equipment
Obstetrics and gynecology equipment
Industry: Medical devices
Add a new termContributors in OBGYN equipment
OBGYN equipment
follicular fluid
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
The fluid inside the follicle that cushions and nourishes the ovum. When released during ovulation, the fluid stimulates the fimbria to grasp the ovary and coax the egg into the fallopian tube.
follicle stimulating hormone
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A pituitary hormone that stimulates spermatogenesis and follicular development. In the man FSH stimulates the Sertoli cells in the testicles and supports sperm production. In the woman FSH stimulates ...
follicular phase
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
The pre-ovulatory portion of a woman's cycle during which a follicle grows and high levels of estrogen cause the lining of the uterus to proliferate. Normally takes between 12 and 14 days.
forceps
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
An instrument resembling a pair of tongs, used for grasping, compressing, manipulating, or extracting tissue or specific structures.
free thyroxine
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A blood test that checks proper thyroid and pituitary function. Thyroid disorders may affect ovulation.
free triiodothyronine
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A blood test that checks proper thyroid function. Thyroid disorders may affect ovulation.
galactorrhea
Medical devices; OBGYN equipment
A clear or milky discharge from the breasts associated with elevated prolactin.
