Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-A syndrome of postpartum mothers characterized by bacterial infection that progresses to septicemia
A)Placenta previa
B)Abruptio placentae
C)Eclampsia
D)Ectopic pregnancy
E)Teratogen
F)Preeclampsia
G)Mastitis
H)Puerperal fever

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Puerperal fever is a syndrome of postpartum mothers characterized by bacterial infection that progresses to septicemia.

Answer: F
 Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and damage to organs, often the liver and kidneys.

Answer: G
 Mastitis is a breast infection that commonly occurs in breastfeeding women.

Answer: A
 Placenta previa is a pregnancy complication in which the placenta partially or wholly blocks the cervix.

Answer: B
 Abruptio placentae is a medical emergency in which the placenta detaches from the uterus before delivery.

Answer: C
 Eclampsia is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by seizures or convulsions.

Answer: D
 Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube.

Answer: E
 Teratogen is any substance, organism, or physical agent that can cause malformations or functional abnormalities in a developing fetus.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Description or Definition