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.
Anencephalic-
When a baby is missing his or her brain and spinal cord.
Artificial insemination-
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.
Artificial insemination donor (AID)-
The Procedure in which a donor's sperm is used.
Artificial insemination husband (AIH)-
Procedure in which sperm from the woman's husband or partner is used.
Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Act-
Prevents the withholding of medical treatment solely because an infant is disabled
Contraception-
The use of birth control.
Embryo-
An unborn child between the second and twelfth week after conception.
Eugenic (involuntary) sterilization-
The sterilization of people in order to prevent them from passing on defective genes to their children.
Eugenics-
The studies for controlling certain characteristics in offspring.
Fetus-
An unborn child that develops from the third month after conception until birth.
Gestational period-
The span of time during which the fetus is developing; usually nine months.
Harvested-
Removing of Embryo’s, commonly done when there is a large multiple pregnancy predicted.
Induced abortion-
Decision based abortion caused by artificial means such as medications or surgical procedures.
In-vitro fertilization (IVF)-
Process of combining ovum and sperm outside of a woman's body, usually on a Petri dish.
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)-
Genetic testing on embryos for genes that cause untreatable or severe diseases.
Safe Haven Laws-
Laws that provide a safe alternative to leaving babies in unsafe places by voluntarily giving up custody.
Spontaneous abortion-
Natural termination of pregnancy that occurs before the fetus is viable.
Sterilization-
The process of medically terminating the ability to produce offspring.
Surrogate mother-
A woman who agrees to bear a child for another couple. The husband's sperm is implanted into this woman's uterus.
Therapeutic sterilization-
Sterilization undertaken to save the mother's life or protect her health.
Unborn Victims of Violence Act-
Law that provides legal penalties for any harm done to an unborn child at federal facilities or in crimes that cross state lines.
Viable-
In terms of a fetus or infant: an infant’s ability to survive outside of the uterus.
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Medical Law and Ethics Chapter 12 Vocabulary
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Vocabulary on the Medical Law and Ethics Chapter 12