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Assisted Reproductive Tech
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a range of techniques to help women who are infertile to conceive and give birth.
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birthding center
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a nonhospital settng established to provide labor and delivery and postpartum services for the low-risk maternity patient etc.
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Bonding
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development of an emotional attachment btsn parent and offspring through frequent and close physical contact
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Chorion villi testing
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procedure iinvolving cervical insertion of a catheter into the uterus t obtain a piece of the developing placenta for chromosomal analysis.
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Braxton-Hicks
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intermittent painless contractions of the uterus that may occur q 10-20 min p the 3 mo of preg
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chromosomes
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threadlike structures composed of DNA and proteins that carry genes and are found within each body cell nucleus
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curettage abortion
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a surgical procedure that expands the cervix to permit passage of a curett to scrape the surface lining othe uterus
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dominant genes
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genes that express themselves if present on one or both chromosomes in a pair
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embryo
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thestage of prenatal devel beginning in the 2nd week and lasting theough the eighth week
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family pluralism
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recognition of many viable types of family structures
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fertizization
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the penetration of an uvum by a spermatozoon, usually occurring in the fallopian tube
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fertilization age
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the number of completed weeks of pregnancy counting from 14 days after the beginnin of the last menstrual period to the birth of the neonate
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Fetal alcohol syndrome
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congenital anomalies resulting from chronic, usually excessive, ETOH consumption
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Fetal differentiation
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occurs when the preg woman separates the individuality of the fetus from her own personhood.
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fetal viability
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the capability to survive outside of the womb, typically requiring atleast 25 wks of gestation
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Fetus
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the developing organism from the 9th wk of pregnancy to birth
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Gamete intra-falopian tub transfer
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a procedure to obtain suitable ova and sperm and insert them into the fallopian tube where fertilization can occur naturally.
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Genes
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basic units of heredity, made of DNA, and found on chromosomes
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Gene replacement therapy
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implantation of genetic material to alter the genotype
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genetic counseling
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providing appropriat e knowledge about human genetics and advice to guide the decidsions of persons concerned about hereditary abnormalities
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genetic heterogeneity
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a genetic principle that a trait, sucha s mental retardation, can have a different etiology in different persons.
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genetic liability
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the state of being prone to hereditary disorders.
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genotype
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the totality of the hereditary information present in an organism
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germ cells
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the ova and spermatozoa, the function of which is to reproduce the orgnaism
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gestation
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the length of maturation time from conception to birth. In humans average=280 days (range 259-287)
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gestational age
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# of complete weeks of pregnancy counting from the 1st day of the last menstrual period.
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infertility
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the inability to create a viable embryo
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interactive genes
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corresponding genes that give separate yet controlling messages
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intrauterine fetal death
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spontaneous cessation of fetal life
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intrauterine insemination
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surgical implantation of an ovum and sperm into the uterus
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in vitro fert
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fert in a culture dish or test tube...then implanted into uterus
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low birth weight
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<2500 g 5lbs-8oz
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misscarriage
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naturally occurring loss of a fetus prior to 20 wks gestation also known as spontaneous abortion.
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multifactoral inheritance
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genetic traits that are controlled by multiple genes
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multigravida:
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a pregnant woman who has reviously experience pregnancy.
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neonate
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infant up to one month of age
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phenotype
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the expression of genetic traits in an individual
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pleiotropy
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the ability of a single gene to have many effects.
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premature birth
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a fetus born any time proir to 37 wks
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primipara
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a woman who has delivered only one infant of at least 500 grams (20 wks gestation) whether the child is alive or dead at time of birth
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protective factors
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personal and societal factores that reduce or protect against risk
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quickening
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fetal movement
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recessive genes
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genes that express themselves only if present on both chromosomes in a pair
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risk factors
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personal or societal factors that increase liklihood of prob occuring
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Roe v Wade
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1973 US supreme court ruling that legalized abortion in the first trimester and left it to the discretion of the woman and her physician
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sensitive period
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different organs are sisitive during certain developmental times
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sex chromosomes
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chromosome pair #23, which determines the sex of the child
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sex-linked trait
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a trait that is controlled by a gene located on one of the sex chromosomes
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small for gestational age
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lower than normal birth weith, given teh number of weeks gestation
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spontaneous abortion
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naturally occurring loss of a fetus prior to 20wks of gestation; also known as miscarriage
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stillbirth
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the birth of a dead fetus after more than 20 wks
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teratogen
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anything present during prenatal life that adversely affects normal celular development in form or function in the embryo or fetus.
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vacuum curettage
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curet or catheter removes uterine contents before the 12th wk of pregnancy
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very low birth weight
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<1500g or 3lbs-3oz
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Webster v Reproductive Health Services
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a 1989 U.S. Supreme court ruling that Medicaid could not fund abortions.
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zygote
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a fertilized ovum cell
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