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pregnancy test — n a physiological test to determine the existence of pregnancy in an individual * * * any of several methods used to demonstrate whether or not a woman is pregnant. Most pregnancy tests are based on the detection of a hormone, human… … Medical dictionary
Pregnancy test — A pregnancy test attempts to determine whether or not a female is pregnant. Records of attempts at pregnancy testing have been found as far back as the ancient Greek and ancient Egyptian cultures. Modern pregnancy tests look for chemical markers… … Wikipedia
pregnancy test — any of several methods used to demonstrate whether or not a woman is pregnant. Most pregnancy tests are based on the detection of a hormone, human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), in the urine. The sample of urine is mixed with serum containing… … The new mediacal dictionary
pregnancy test — the bitterling (Rhodeus amarus, Cyprinidae) was used briefly for pregnancy tests on humans. A female bitterling would stretch her ovipositor if her fish bowl contained as little as one teaspoonful of urine from a pregnant woman, presumably… … Dictionary of ichthyology
pregnancy — /preg neuhn see/, n., pl. pregnancies. the state, condition, or quality of being pregnant. [1520 30; PREGN(ANT) + ANCY] * * * Process of human gestation that takes place in the female s body as a fetus develops, from fertilization to birth (see… … Universalium
Pregnancy — The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. This condition can be indicated by positive results on an over the counter urine test, and confirmed through a blood test, ultrasound, detection of fetal heartbeat, or an… … Medical dictionary
Urine — Liquid waste. The urine is a clear, transparent fluid. It normally has an amber color. The average amount of urine excreted in 24 hours is from 40 to 60 ounces (about 1,200 cubic centimeters). Chemically, the urine is mainly an aqueous (watery)… … Medical dictionary
Medical test — Intervention X ray of a hand. X rays are a common medical test. MeSH … Wikipedia
test — 1. To prove; to try a substance; to determine the chemical nature of a substance by means of reagents. 2. A method of examination, as to determine the presence or absence of a definite disease or of some substance in any of the fluids, tissues,… … Medical dictionary
Pregnancy — For pregnancy in non human animals, see Pregnancy (mammals). Pregnancy Classification and external resources A pregnant woman at the end of the second trimester. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
test — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 examination of sb s knowledge/ability ADJECTIVE ▪ demanding, difficult, gruelling/grueling ▪ easy, simple ▪ fair, good … Collocations dictionary
