dystocia, placental
dystocia, placental Dystocia characterized by trouble delivering the placenta (afterbirth).
dystocia, placental Dystocia characterized by trouble delivering the placenta (afterbirth).
dystocia, fetal Dystocia caused by the fetus, due to its size (too big), shape, or position in the uterus.
dystocia, cervical Dystocia caused by mechanical obstruction at the cervix.
dystocia Difficult or abnormal labor or delivery.
dysthymia A type of depressive disorder that involves long-term, chronic symptoms that are not disabling but that nonetheless keep a person from full function or from feeling good. Dysthymia is a less severe type of depression than major depression. However, people with dysthymia may also sometimes experience major depressive episodes, suggesting that there is a…
dyspraxia of speech A developmental disability characterized by difficulty with muscle control, specifically with the muscles involved in producing speech. The cause is unclear. Treatment involves intensive speech therapy that concentrates on oralmotor skills. See also apraxia of speech.
dyspraxia, developmental See developmental dyspraxia.
dyspraxia Impaired or painful function of an organ of the body. See also developmental dyspraxia.
dyspnoea See dyspnea.
dyspnea Difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath. Dyspnea is a sign of serious disease of the airway, lungs, or heart. The onset of dyspnea should not be ignored; it is reason to seek medical attention.
dysplastic nevus A mole whose appearance is different from that of common moles. Dysplastic nevi are generally larger than ordinary moles, and they have irregular borders. Their color is often not uniform. They are usually flat, but parts may be raised above the skin surface. Dysplastic nevi can be precancerous. See cancer, skin.
dysplasia, cleidocranial See cleidocranial dysostosis.