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Neonatal intensive care unit
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Neonatal intensive care unit An intensive care unit designed specially for newborns in need ofspecial care, including premature, low-birthweight, and seriously illinfants.
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Premature
The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
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Neonatal
The period of time from birth to 4 weeks of age.
Neonatal screening tests
Tests performed on a newborn to determine whether the baby has any birth defects, illnesses, or disorders.
Neonatologist
A physician who specializes in the care of newborns.
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Nucleus
Plural: nuclei. The compartment of a cell that contains the chromosomes.
Natural family planning
A method of preventing pregnancy without the aid of drugs or devices. Women monitor their body's signs to determine when they are and are not fertile.
Navel
The impression or scar on the middle of the belly left after the umbilical cord falls off.
Neck righting reflex
The tendency for a newborn to lie with one arm crooked and raised behind the head while the other is extended away from the body. This reflex will disappear shortly after birth.
Neonatal
The period of time from birth to 4 weeks of age.
Neonatal intensive care unit
Neonatal screening tests
Tests performed on a newborn to determine whether the baby has any birth defects, illnesses, or disorders.
Neonatologist
A physician who specializes in the care of newborns.
Neuro-otologist
Physician who specializes in ear and hearing problems affecting the acoustic nerve.
Neurologist
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of thenervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and nerve centers.
Neuromuscular development
The development of the nervous and muscular systems.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Premature
The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Neonatal
The period of time from birth to 4 weeks of age.
Neonatal screening tests
Tests performed on a newborn to determine whether the baby has any birth defects, illnesses, or disorders.
Neonatologist
A physician who specializes in the care of newborns.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Nucleus
Plural: nuclei. The compartment of a cell that contains the chromosomes.
Natural family planning
A method of preventing pregnancy without the aid of drugs or devices. Women monitor their body's signs to determine when they are and are not fertile.
Navel
The impression or scar on the middle of the belly left after the umbilical cord falls off.
Neck righting reflex
The tendency for a newborn to lie with one arm crooked and raised behind the head while the other is extended away from the body. This reflex will disappear shortly after birth.
Neonatal
The period of time from birth to 4 weeks of age.
Neonatal intensive care unit
Neonatal screening tests
Tests performed on a newborn to determine whether the baby has any birth defects, illnesses, or disorders.
Neonatologist
A physician who specializes in the care of newborns.
Neuro-otologist
Physician who specializes in ear and hearing problems affecting the acoustic nerve.
Neurologist
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of thenervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and nerve centers.
Neuromuscular development
The development of the nervous and muscular systems.
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