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pediatrician
A doctor who specializes in pediatrics.
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amniotic fluid
The fluid in which the embryo or fetusĀ is suspended within the womb (the embryonic sac inside the uterus). B
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chromosomes
Thread-like linear strands of DNA and associated proteins.
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cord blood
A blood sample from the fetus (to study chromosomes, for example) can be obtained by inserting a fine needle into the umbilical cord, under ultrasound guidance.
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diagnosis
The art or act of identifying a disease fromĀ its signs and symptoms.
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diagnostic testing
A variety of tests and procedures performed on a patient to effectively establish a diagnosis. Procedures include laboratory tests, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies. E
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ex utero
Outside of the womb (uterus).
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fetal echocardiography
A high resolution ultrasound test to detect heart abnormalities in the fetus.
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