The Death of a Fetus Between the Twentieth Week of Gestation

question 55

Multiple Choice

The death of a fetus between the twentieth week of gestation and the time of birth is known as a

• A) post-neonatal death.
• B) neonatal death.
• C) stillbirth.
• D) miscarriage.

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Definitions:

Covalent

Describing a type of chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Ionic

Relating to ions or the chemical bonds formed through the electrical attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Bonding

The attractive force that holds atoms or ions together in a molecule or compound, forming a stable substance.

Lewis Structure

A schematic that outlines the atomic connections within a molecule and highlights any existing unbonded electron pairs.