Medical term pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
chorion
A
outermost membrane surrounding an embryo
2
Q
amnion
A
innermost membrane enclosing embryo
3
Q
umbilical cord
A
long flexible structure containing blood vessels - attaches fetus to
placenta during pregnancy
4
Q
placenta
A
flattened circular organ in uterus of pregnant female
5
Q
amniotic fluid
A
protective liquid
6
Q
cephalic presentation
A
babe born head first
7
Q
breech presentation
A
babe born in position that is not head first
8
Q
neonate
A
newborn babe
9
Q
multiple gestation
A
pregnancy with more than one fetus
10
Q
IVF
A
in vitro fertilization
11
Q
ART
A
assisted reproductive technology
12
Q
amniocentesis
A
procedure performed during pregnancy
13
Q
chorionic villus sampling
A
early pregnancy procedure
