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GYNECOLOGY [7 records]

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Record 1 2025-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Medical Staff
  • Pregnancy, Reproduction and Perinatal Period
  • Genitourinary Tract
DEF

... a doctor who has completed four years of training(residency) in the specialized field of obstetrics and gynecology after graduating medical school.

CONT

Obstetrics covers pregnancy and childbirth, while gynecology focuses on women's reproductive health beyond pregnancy. OB-GYN stands for obstetrician-gynecologist, which means the doctor practises both fields.

Key term(s)
  • obstetrician-gynaecologist
  • gynaecologist-obstetrician

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Personnel médical
  • Grossesse, Reproduction et Périnatalité
  • Appareil génito-urinaire
CONT

En plus des services de gynécologie, les obstétriciennes-gynécologues et obstétriciens-gynécologues fournissent des services d'obstétrique, la branche de la médecine spécialisée dans la grossesse, l'accouchement et les soins du post-partum. On les consulte généralement de l'annonce de la grossesse jusqu'à l'accouchement, ainsi que pour l'obtention de soutien postnatal ou pour toute préoccupation de nature gynécologique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Personal médico
  • Embarazo, Reproducción y Periodo Perinatal
  • Aparato genitourinario
CONT

En términos generales, los obstetra-ginecólogos [...] son médicos que se especializan en la salud de la mujer. Se ocupan de cuestiones reproductivas, el parto, el control de la natalidad, el embarazo, y el sistema reproductivo de la mujer.

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Record 2 2017-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
CONT

To improve efficiency, consistency of care, and quality of care, the Division of Maternal/Fetal Medicine has published Obstetrical Practice Guidelines for common obstetric conditions, using evidence-based management principles.

CONT

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology... is one of a select few, approved for training in special competence in all three ABMS recognized subspecialty areas-maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Key term(s)
  • maternal/foetal medicine
  • maternal-foetal medicine

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Pregnancy, Reproduction and Perinatal Period
OBS

The mission of the Federation shall be to promote the health and well-being of women worldwide and to improve the practice of gynecology and obstetrics. Ensuring respect for women and advancement of their status and promoting greater involvement of women in the specialty are fundamental to the work of the Federation. To achieve high standards of professional care, the Federation will commit its resources to the promotion of educational activities and to strengthening its communication links with its member societies and between its member societies. The Federation considers close relations with academic institutions, non-governmental organisations, governments, inter-governmental organisations and the private sector as paramount to achieve its objectives.

OBS

FIGO, the abbreviation, is used by the Federation.

Key term(s)
  • IFGO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Grossesse, Reproduction et Périnatalité
OBS

La Fédération a pour mission de favoriser le développement de la santé et du bien-être des femmes à travers le monde et d'améliorer l'exercice de la gynécologie et de l'obstétrique. Assurer le respect des femmes et l'avancement de leur condition et les encourager à une plus grande participation dans la profession sont des aspects fondamentaux du travail de la Fédération. Pour atteindre aux normes les plus élevées de soins professionnels, la Fédération vouera ses ressources à la promotion d'activités éducatives et au renforcement des liens de communication avec ses sociétés membres et entre ses sociétés membres. La Fédération estime que des relations étroites avec les institutions universitaires, organisations non gouvernementales, gouvernements, organisations inter-gouvernementales et le secteur privé sont indispensables à la réalisation de ses objectifs.

Spanish

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Record 4 2005-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Congress Titles
  • Pregnancy, Reproduction and Perinatal Period
OBS

Of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics(FIGO). Since its founding in 1954, every three years FIGO has organised a World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

Key term(s)
  • FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • FIGO World Congress

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de congrès
  • Grossesse, Reproduction et Périnatalité
OBS

De la Fédération Internationale de Gynécologie et d'Obstétrique (FIGO).

Key term(s)
  • Congrès mondial FIGO

Spanish

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Record 5 1998-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Ultrasonography
CONT

Alliance believes the agreement will help to open up the South American market for its portable and mobile ultrasound devices, which can be used in obstetrics, gynecology, radiology, urology, cardiology and cardio-vascular surgery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Ultrasonographie
CONT

Échographes portatifs ou mobiles à usage humain et animal.

Spanish

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Record 6 1998-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
  • Ultrasonography
CONT

Alliance believes the agreement will help to open up the South American market for its portable and mobile ultrasound devices, which can be used in obstetrics, gynecology, radiology, urology, cardiology and cardio-vascular surgery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
  • Ultrasonographie
CONT

Échographes portatifs ou mobiles à usage humain et animal.

Spanish

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Record 7 1987-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
OBS

Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1985, v. 160, n. 3, p. 271.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
CONT

(...) clampages porte et cave peuvent être mal tolérés sur le plan hémodynamique et il a été récemment proposé, dans ce cas, de réaliser durant la phase d'anhépatie, deux dérivations veino-veineuses transitoires (...)

Spanish

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