Hematocrit Values Tend to Be Higher in Men Than Women

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Hematocrit values tend to be higher in men than women and higher in older people than in younger people.

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, involving the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus to study genetic and chromosomal information.

Chorionic Villi Sampling

A prenatal test involving the sampling of chorionic villi from the placenta to detect genetic abnormalities.

Gestational Age

The age of an embryo or fetus calculated from the first day of the pregnant woman's last menstrual period.

Postmature

A term referring to a fetus or newborn that has gone beyond the typical gestation period, usually more than 42 weeks, which may pose risks for the child.