Pediatric Medicine Glossary

A condition where one portion of the intestine telescopes into an adjacent segment, causing bowel obstruction.

Skin-to-skin contact between parent and infant, particularly beneficial for premature babies.

A systemic vasculitis affecting young children, characterized by prolonged fever and specific clinical criteria, with po...

Severe brain damage caused by very high levels of bilirubin in newborns, affecting the basal ganglia.

Birth weight above the 90th percentile for gestational age, often associated with maternal diabetes.

Softening of laryngeal cartilage causing inspiratory stridor and breathing difficulties in infants.

Congenital condition where cartilage of the larynx and trachea is abnormally soft, causing airway collapse.

Condition where a newborn has excessive birth weight, typically defined as greater than 4000 or 4500 grams.

A respiratory condition in newborns caused by inhalation of meconium-stained amniotic fluid, leading to airway obstructi...

A neonatal intestinal obstruction caused by abnormally thick meconium, often the presenting sign of cystic fibrosis.

A girl's first menstrual period, marking the onset of reproductive maturity.

A type of spina bifida where the meninges protrude through a spinal defect, forming a fluid-filled sac.

A neurological condition characterized by an abnormally small head circumference, indicating impaired brain development.

Most severe form of spina bifida where the spinal cord and meninges protrude through an opening in the spine.

A serious intestinal condition primarily affecting premature infants, characterized by inflammation and tissue death in...

Pediatric subspecialist trained in the care of critically ill newborns and premature infants.

Common pediatric injury involving subluxation of the radial head, typically caused by sudden pulling on an extended arm...

Congenital abdominal wall defect where abdominal contents herniate into the umbilical cord, covered by a membrane.

Inflammation of the outer ear canal, commonly known as swimmer's ear, frequently seen in children during summer months.

A congenital heart condition where the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth, causing abnormal blood flow between...

Medical subspecialty focused on high-risk pregnancies and care of mothers and fetuses during the perinatal period.

Normal yellowing of a newborn's skin and eyes occurring in the first week of life due to immature liver function and inc...

A genetic disorder affecting the body's ability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine.

Asymmetrical flattening of the skull, often caused by positional factors during infancy.