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Maternal Fetal Medicine Glossary

100 terms total — 1 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

cervical ripening

Intermediate Technical IVT

Process of cervical softening and preparation for labor, either naturally occurring or medically induced.

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MCA Doppler

Advanced Technical IVT

Middle cerebral artery Doppler ultrasonography used to assess fetal anemia and cerebral blood flow patterns.

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