Glossary

antepartum refers to the time during pregnancy before a baby is born. Antepartum refers to the mother.

See: intrapartum and postpartum.

mucosal lining is the moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, vagina, lungs, and stomach). Glands in the mucosa make mucous, a thick, slippery fluid. A mucosal lining is also called a mucous membrane.

antibiotic – drug used to treat bacterial infections. Sometimes they work against other kinds of infection.

dual therapy – using 2 drugs together.

cubic millimitre (mm³) – a measure of a volume. Same as microlitre (µL) and million parts per litre (10⁶/L). Practically, a drop of blood.