Medical Law and Ethics Chapter 12 Vocabulary

Test for the presence of genetic defects in which a needle is used to withdraw a small amount of amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus in the uterus.

When a baby is missing his or her brain and spinal cord.

The injection of seminal fluid that contains male sperm into the female's vagina from her husband, partner, or donor by some means other than sexual intercourse.

The Procedure in which a donor's sperm is used.

Procedure in which sperm from the woman's husband or partner is used.

Prevents the withholding of medical treatment solely because an infant is disabled

The use of birth control.

An unborn child between the second and twelfth week after conception.

The sterilization of people in order to prevent them from passing on defective genes to their children.

The studies for controlling certain characteristics in offspring.

An unborn child that develops from the third month after conception until birth.

The span of time during which the fetus is developing; usually nine months.

Removing of Embryo’s, commonly done when there is a large multiple pregnancy predicted.

Decision based abortion caused by artificial means such as medications or surgical procedures.

Process of combining ovum and sperm outside of a woman's body, usually on a Petri dish.

Genetic testing on embryos for genes that cause untreatable or severe diseases.

Laws that provide a safe alternative to leaving babies in unsafe places by voluntarily giving up custody.

Natural termination of pregnancy that occurs before the fetus is viable.

The process of medically terminating the ability to produce offspring.

A woman who agrees to bear a child for another couple. The husband's sperm is implanted into this woman's uterus.

Sterilization undertaken to save the mother's life or protect her health.

Law that provides legal penalties for any harm done to an unborn child at federal facilities or in crimes that cross state lines.

In terms of a fetus or infant: an infant’s ability to survive outside of the uterus.