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Look through the glossary of terms to get the definition of the most widespread terms related to conceiving, pregnancy and delivery.
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Dilatation and curettage (D&C) is a kind of surgical procedure, when the cervix is dilated and the lining of the uterus is scraped.

Developmental delay is a condition, when the development of the fetus, of the baby or child is going in slower way then it should.

Diastasis recti is the term, which is used to describe the separation of abdominal muscles.

Displasia means any abnormal changes of a precancerous character, which occur in the cells of the cervix.

Dizziness is called the painless head discomfort, which has the number of possible causes, such as disturbances of vision, the brain, balance system of the inner ear, as well as gastrointestinal system.

Dizygotic twins are called the twins, who derive from two different eggs.

Doppler is a device, which uses ultrasound waves in order to detect the heartbeat of a developing fetus.

Down syndrome is one of the congenital birth defects, which results in mental handicap.

Dysuria is either difficulty or pain, experienced when urinating.