Inserting a Needle into the Pregnant Uterus and Aspirating Fluid

question 70

Short Answer

Inserting a needle into the pregnant uterus and aspirating fluid to be tested is known as an ____________.

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Definitions:

Growth Spurt

A rapid period of physical growth in height and weight typically occurring during puberty.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health, typically measured by body mass index (BMI).

Health Problems

A state where an individual's physical, mental, or emotional condition is impaired, leading to functional limitations or distress.

Childhood Obesity

In a child, having a BMI above the 95th percentile, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s 1980 standards for children of a given age.