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Amniotic sac
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A thick, transparent sac the holds the fetus suspended in the amniotic fluid
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Birth canal
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The vagina and the lower part of the uterus
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Bloody show
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The bloody mucus plug that is discharged from the vagina when labor begins
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Cervix
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The small opening at the lower end of the uterus through which the baby passes
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Crowning
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The stage of birth when the presenting part of the baby is visible at the vaginal orifice
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Labor
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The process or period of childbirth; especially, the muscular contraction of the uterus designed to expel the fetus from the mother
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Miscarriage
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Delivery of the fetus before it is mature enough to survive outside the womb (about 20weeks), from either natural (spontaneous abortion) or induced causes
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Placenta
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The vascular organ attached to the uterine wall that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the fetus; also called afterbirth
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Umbilical cord
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The flexible structure that connects the fetus to the placenta
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Behavioral emergency
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Situations which a person exhibits abnormal behavior that is unacceptable or cannot be tolerated by the victims themselves, or by family, friends, or the community
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Hypoxia
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A low oxygen content in the blood; lack of oxygen in inspired air
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Triage
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A system used for sorting victims to determine the order in which they will receive medical attention
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Biologic agents
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Organisms or toxins that can kill or incapacitate people, livestock, and crops
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Chemical warfare agents
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Poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids, or solids that have toxic effects
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Terrorism
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Use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of criminal laws for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom
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