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| I-K | Identical twins are twins, which get conceived from two sperms and one egg. These twins are also called monozygotic twins.
Immune globulin preparation is a substance, which is used to provide protection against some certain diseases, for example against hepatitis or measles.
Incompetent cervix is the type of cervix, which dilates without any feeling of pain, as well as without contractions.
Incomplete miscarriage is the kind of miscarriage, when only a part of the uterine contents, not all of them, however, are expelled.
Induction is an artificial starting of a delivery process.
Inevitable miscarriage is when pregnancy is complicated with bleeding and heavy cramping. As a rule it results in miscarriage.
Intrauterine – growth retardation (IUGR) is the term, which is used to describe the inadequate growth of the fetus during the third pregnancy trimester.
In utero means something within the uterus.
In vitro means something outside the body.
Iron – deficiency anemia is a kind of anemia, which is caused by lack of iron in the diet. This kind of phenomenon is often experienced by pregnant women.
Isoimmunization is the development of some specific antibody, which is directed at the red blood cell of another individual such as a baby in utero. This phenomenon occurs quite often when an Rh – negative woman carries a baby whose Rh is positive or when a Rh – negative woman receive Rh – positive blood.
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Jaundice is called the yellow staining of the skin, eyes and deeper tissues of the human body. The reason of this condition becomes excessive amount of bilirubin, and as a rule jaundice is treated with the help of phototherapy.
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Ketones is the term, which is used to describe breakdown product of metabolism, which is found in the blood.
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