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In utero surgery
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In utero surgery Surgery done in the uterus to correct an abnormality in a fetus.
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Surgery
Treating diseases or other medical conditions by operating on a patient to remove or repair parts of the body.
Uterus
The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum, that sheds its lining each month during menstruation and in which a fertilized egg (ovum) becomes implanted and the fetus develops.
Fetus
The stage of human development from 10 weeks' gestation until birth.
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In utero
Latin: literally, "in the uterus."
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Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
An assisted reproductive method in which a sperm is injected directly into an unfertilized egg with a microscopic needle; this procedure is used in cases of severe male factor infertility.
IVF
See In vitro fertilization
Immunity
When a body's immune system helps fend off disease.
Immunization
Natural immunity provided by antibodies or induced immunity via inoculations.
In loco parentis
Latin for "In place of a parent," referring to the rights and duties of a guardian or organization.
In utero surgery
Incompetent cervix
When the muscles of the cervix are too weak to hold a baby through pregnancy. A stitch may be placed at the opening of the cervix to hold it together. See cerclage.
Incubator
A box-like apparatus in which premature babies are kept at constant and suitable temperature.
Individualized family service plan (IFSP)
A group of services available for families with a child under the age of 2 who has a disability or chronic illness.
Infant
A child under a year of age.
Infant mortality
The death of an infant during the first year of life.
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Surgery
Treating diseases or other medical conditions by operating on a patient to remove or repair parts of the body.
Uterus
The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen, between the bladder and the rectum, that sheds its lining each month during menstruation and in which a fertilized egg (ovum) becomes implanted and the fetus develops.
Fetus
The stage of human development from 10 weeks' gestation until birth.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
In utero
Latin: literally, "in the uterus."
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
An assisted reproductive method in which a sperm is injected directly into an unfertilized egg with a microscopic needle; this procedure is used in cases of severe male factor infertility.
IVF
See In vitro fertilization
Immunity
When a body's immune system helps fend off disease.
Immunization
Natural immunity provided by antibodies or induced immunity via inoculations.
In loco parentis
Latin for "In place of a parent," referring to the rights and duties of a guardian or organization.
In utero surgery
Incompetent cervix
When the muscles of the cervix are too weak to hold a baby through pregnancy. A stitch may be placed at the opening of the cervix to hold it together. See cerclage.
Incubator
A box-like apparatus in which premature babies are kept at constant and suitable temperature.
Individualized family service plan (IFSP)
A group of services available for families with a child under the age of 2 who has a disability or chronic illness.
Infant
A child under a year of age.
Infant mortality
The death of an infant during the first year of life.
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