Identify the Following Terms

question 113

Short Answer

Identify the following terms.
-Herman Hesse and James Joyce

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Definitions:

Uterine Contractions

The tightening and relaxing of the uterine muscles, typically occurring during childbirth, menstruation, or sometimes spontaneously.

Vernix

A greasy, white substance that covers and protects the skin of a fetus while in the womb and is still present at birth in most cases.

Newborns

Infants from birth to about 2 months of age, characterized by rapid physical growth and development in the initial stages of life.

Miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week, often due to underlying health issues or genetic problems.