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question 31

Essay

Fill in the blanks below with single words.
Traditional ______1______ diagnosis has involved _____2______ surgical procedures in which a sample of fetal cells is recovered and analysed. There have been two major approaches. In one case a sample is taken from the _____3____ (the outermost extra-embryonic ____4_____ ). Typically this sample is taken in the ____5______ trimester of pregnancy. In the other case, a sample of _____6_____ fluid is taken that will contain cells from the _____7______ , an inner extra-embryonic ____4_____. This procedure, called ____8_____ is taken at, or close to, 16 weeks of gestation; it provides fetal cells that can be processed to allow ____9_____ analyses as well as DNA analyses. Because of the surgical procedures involved there is a small excess risk of ____10_____. As a result, there has been a trend to develop non-_____2______ ______1______ diagnosis. That has been fuelled by _____11_______ ______12______ sequencing of DNA from maternal ____13____.

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Definitions:

Religious Beliefs

Systems of faith and worship based on spiritual apprehension, morality, and the divine nature of existence, which influence individuals' lifestyles and choices.

Euthanasia

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering, often in cases of terminal illness.

Mentally Competent

The capacity of an individual to understand the nature and effects of their actions and decisions, often evaluated in legal contexts.

Government Officials

Individuals holding positions of authority in government organizations, responsible for creating, implementing, or enforcing laws and regulations.