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a numeric scoring system used to assess the well-being of the fetus in high-risk pregnancies, based on the nonstress test combined with sonographic evaluation of fetal breathing, fetal movements, fetal tone, amniotic fluid volume, and, sometimes, the echogenicity of the placenta.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Biophysical profile — A biophysical profile is a prenatal ultrasound evaluation of fetal wellbeing, involving a scoring system. It is often done when a non stress test is non reactive, or for other obstetrical indications.The biophysical profile (BPP) has 5 components … Wikipedia
biophysical profile — a physiological assessment of fetal wellbeing, based on scores for each of the following: fetal breathing, fetal movement, fetal tone, and amniotic fluid volume (as observed on ultrasound) and fetal heart rate (measured by cardiotocography). The… … The new mediacal dictionary
profile — 1. An outline or contour, especially one representing a side view of the human head. SYN: norma (2). 2. A summary, brief account, or record. [It. profilo, fr. L. pro, forward, + filum, thread, line (contour)] biochemical p. SYN: test … Medical dictionary
Outline of biophysics — The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to biophysics: Biophysics – interdisciplinary science that uses the methods of physical science to study biological systems.[1] Contents 1 Nature of biophysics 1.1 Biophysics… … Wikipedia
Obstetrics — Further information: Obstetrics and gynaecology Obstetrician Occupation Names Doctor, consultant, medical specialist Activity sectors Medicine and surgery Description Education required Medical training and specialised postgr … Wikipedia
Cardiotocography — Intervention A cardiotocograph recording fetal heart rate and uterine contractions ICD 9 CM … Wikipedia
Contraction stress test — Oxytocin A contraction stress test (CST) is performed near the end of pregnancy to determine how well the fetus will cope with the contractions of childbirth. The aim is to induce contractions and monitor the fetus to check for heart rate… … Wikipedia
Nonstress test — Diagnostics ICD 9 CM 75.34 A nonstress test (NST) is a screening test used in pregnancy. A cardiotocograph is used to monitor the fetal heart rate … Wikipedia
Caesarean section — Intervention A team of obstetricians performing a Caesarean section in a modern hospital. ICD 9 CM … Wikipedia
Obstetric ultrasonography — Intervention Obstetric sonogram of a fetus at 16 weeks. The bright white circle center right is the head, which faces to the left. Features include the forehead at 10 o clock, the left ear toward the center at 7 o clock and the right hand… … Wikipedia
