Pregnancy & Childbirth: Essential Medical Terms
Understanding Pregnancy & Childbirth Terms
Pregnancy Journey Vocabulary
Morning Sickness
When you are pregnant, you sometimes feel sick in the morning.
Unborn Baby
A baby that is still in your womb.
To Be Pregnant
When you are carrying an unborn baby.
First Trimester
The first stage of pregnancy (0-12 weeks).
Second Trimester
The second stage of pregnancy (13-27 weeks).
Third Trimester
The third stage of pregnancy (28 weeks to birth).
Prenatal Care
Taking care of a baby before it is born.
Folic Acid
A vitamin
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Bâtonnage (Stirring)
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Pumping
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Diagnostic Radiology Fundamentals
Responsibilities in Diagnostic Imaging
- Perform diagnostic imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments.
- Explain procedures, position patients on the examining table, and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimal views of specific body areas.
- Utilize radiation safety techniques.
Understanding Collimation
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Professions in Diagnostic Radiology
- Radiologist
- Diagnostic