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Chapter 6 Voc
Term | Definition |
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Trimester | period of about three months |
conception | pregnancy begins with the union of a sperm cell and and an egg cell |
zygote | formed when the seperate cells join into one cell |
prenatal development | all development that occurs between conception and birth |
blastocyst | hollow balls of cells that implants itself into the endometrium |
placenta | a special organ that functions as an interchange between the developing baby and its mother |
umblical cord | the flexible cord that contains blood vessels and connects the baby to the placenta |
amniotic fluid | fluid that completely surrounds the baby |
embryo | developing baby two weeks after conception until the eighth week of pregnancy |
fetus | developing baby after nine weeks of pregnancy |
miscarriage | the natural ending of a pregnancy before the fifth month |
stillbirth | the natural ending of a pregnancy after the fifth month |
pregnancy-induced hypertension | condition that affects a woman's kidneys, heart, or blood circulation. |
rubella | a virus that can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious congenital disorders |
Rh factor disorder | occurs when a mother is Rh- gives birth to a baby that is Rh+ |
sexually transmitted diseases | number of infections and conditions that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact |
aids | a disease that breaks down a person's immune system |
hiv | Causes aids. |