A Screening Procedure in Which a Small Amount of Amniotic

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Short Answer

A screening procedure in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is extracted and tested for fetal genetic disorders is called ____________________.

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Definitions:

Lithium

A drug used to treat bipolar disorder, which at proper maintenance dosage reduces both manic and depressive episodes.

Moods

Long-lasting emotional states that are less intense and less specific than emotions and do not necessarily have a contextual stimulus.

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat depression, OCD, and several other conditions.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities.