Objective - Obstetrics - Process of Conception Flashcards
1
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conception
A
the process of conceiving a child
2
Q
fertilization
A
the process of an egg and sperm joining to conceive a child
3
Q
gestation
A
the process of carrying a child from conception until birth
4
Q
implantation
A
process of a fertilized egg attaching or adhering to the uterus. This enables it to begin to receive oxygen and nutrients from the mother to continue to grow
5
Q
ovulation
A
the process of an egg being released from an ovary
