Children of Mothers Who Chronically Ingest Large Amounts of Alcohol

question 86

Short Answer

Children of mothers who chronically ingest large amounts of alcohol while pregnant may be born with ______________ syndrome.

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Definitions:

Conception

The process of fertilization where an egg and sperm combine to form a zygote, marking the beginning of pregnancy.

Miscarriages

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, typically before 20 weeks of gestation.

Amniocentesis

A prenatal test that involves inserting a needle into the uterus and withdrawing amniotic fluid containing fetal cells that can be analyzed for genetic disorders.

Amniotic Fluid

The protective liquid contained within the amniotic sac that surrounds and cushions the fetus during pregnancy.