Glossary

Benign tumor: Tumor that does not spread to other parts of the body

Multiple pregnancies: Presence of more than one fetus, for example, twins, triplets,etc.

Amniotic sac: The sac within the pregnant uterus that contains the fetus and fluid surrounding it

Preterm labor: Labor occurring before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy

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