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Harvard Medical School  Glossary of Pregnancy Terms  May 20,
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Pregnancy Terms Glossary of Pregnancy Terms From amniocentesis
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School    A test in which a thin needle is inserted into the
uterus through the abdominal wall to obtain a sample of the
fluid surrounding the fetus. It is usually conducted between the
15th and 18th weeks of pregnancy to detect some chromosomal and
genetic disorders. It may be used later in pregnancy to
determine if the baby's lungs are mature.  Amniotic Sac  The bag
of amniotic fluid that surrounds and cushions the fetus.   A
decrease in the number of red blood cells, usually due to a
shortage of iron during pregnancy.   Medici