M3H Female Pregnancy Procedures Flashcards
1
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abortion (AB)
A
termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own
2
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amniocentesis
A
needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis
3
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cesarean section
A
surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus
4
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chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
A
sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis
5
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fetal monitoring
A
continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labor
6
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in vitro fertilization (IVF)
A
egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization
