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Gemete
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Mature germ cell, (either sperm made or ovum)
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Ovulation
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Expulsion of a mature ovum from an ovary
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Conception or fertilization
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Beginningof pregnancy when sperm enters the ovum
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Zygote
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Cell formed by the union of the sperm and the ovum
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Embryo
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Unborn offspring fin the stage of development from implantation
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Fetus
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Unborn offspring from the beginning of the third month of pregnancy until birth
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Gestation,pregnancy
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Development of a new individual from conception to birth
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Gestation period
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Duration of pregnancy...aprox. 9 mnths or 38-42 wks
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Implantation
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Embedding of the zygote in the uterine lining
7 days after fertilizatrion & continues for several days
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Placenta, or after birth
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A struturee that grows on the wall of the uterus during pregnancy and allows for nourishment of the unborn child
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Amniotic, or amnionic sac
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Membranous bag that suurounds the fetus before delivery aka bag of water
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Chorion
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Outermost layer of the fetal membrane
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Amnion
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Innermost layer of the fetal membrane
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Amniotic or amnionic fluid
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Fluid within the amniotic sac, which surrounds the fetus
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Amni/o, amnion/o
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Amnion, amniotic fluid
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