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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 fertillization | creation by the physical union of male and female gametes |
| implantation | the organic process whereby a fertilized egg becomes implanted in the lining of the uterus of placental mammals |
| embryo | the developing human organism from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month |
| fetus | an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of humans |
| amniotic sac | thin innermost membranous sac enclosing the developing embryo |
| umbillical cord | the structure that connects the fetus and the placenta |
| placenta | the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus |
| labor | concluding state of pregnancy |
| prenatal care | steps that a pregnant female can take to provide for her own health and the health of her baby |
| birthing center | a facility in which women with low-risk pregnancies can deliver their babies in a homelike setting |
| FAS | the mother drank alcohol while pregnant |
| miscarriage | spontaneous abortion |
| stillbirth | Loss of fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy |
| heredity | the passing of traits from parents to offspring |
| chromosomes | threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes |
| genes | chemical factors that determine traits |
| DNA | a complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes |
| genetic disorder | a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically |
| amniocentesis | extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities |
| CVS | pregnancy test that checks the baby for genetic or biochemical abnormalities |
| developmental tasks | these tasks include physical, mental, social, emotional, and moral skills |
| autonomy | ability to take care of oneself and make one's own decisions |
| scoliosis | lateral curvature of the spine |
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