Glossary

internal fetal labour monitoring – where an electrode is inserted through the vagina and placed on the baby’s scalp to record the baby’s heart rate during labour.

encephalopathy – degenerative brain function or disease

monotherapy – using only one drug.

mL (millilitre) – a measure of a volume of liquid. 1000 millititres = 1 litre.

brand name drug – drug supplied under a marketing name. Brand name drugs are usually protected by patents, but some generic drugs also have brand names