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Glossary
Term
Statement
Embolism
Sudden capillary blockage due to embolus
Flow rate
Quantity (in ml) of irrigation fluid flowing through tube set per minute
Hypervolemia
An increased volume of circulating blood
Hyponatremia
A low concentration (< 130 mmol/l) of sodium in the patient's bloodstream
Hysteroscope
Endoscope to look inside the uterus
Intrauterine pressure
Pressure in uterine cavity
Intravasation
Entry of foreign matter into a blood vessel
Contamination Soiling
Pollution of rooms, water, foods, objects, or persons due to microorganisms or radioactive materi-
als, biological poisons or chemical agents
Contraindication
Circumstances (e.g., age, pregnancy, certain illness, medication) prohibiting the use of an other-
wise indicated measure (contrary to an indication)
Saline
Isotonic saline solution, i.e., one liter (l) contains 9.0 grams of sodium chloride.
TUR syndrome
Transurethral Resection Syndrome
Glossary
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