A Small, Disposable Instrument with a Sharp Point Used to Puncture

question 14

Short Answer

A small, disposable instrument with a sharp point used to puncture the skin and make a shallow incision is called a(n) ________.

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Definitions:

Prenatal Screening

Medical tests and procedures conducted during pregnancy to assess the health status and development of the fetus, and to detect any potential genetic or chromosomal abnormalities.

Justify Abortion

The act of providing reasons or arguments in support of terminating a pregnancy based on ethical, medical, or personal criteria.

GINA

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, a U.S. law that protects individuals from genetic discrimination in health insurance and employment.

Genetic Tests

Laboratory methods used to identify changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins, typically to discover genetic disorders or predispositions.