What do you need to know about Polyhydramnios? - Glossary
Glossary
Neural Tube: It is a tube, open at both ends, found in fetus, which forms brain and spinal cord. It closes completely by the 29th day after the baby is conceived.Neural Tube Defect: If the neural tube fails to close by the 29th day after conception, it gives rise to neural tube defect. This defect causes conditions like anencephaly and spinabifida.
Anencephaly: The upper end of the neural tube fails to close and leads to underdevelopment of brain and skull.
Open spina bifida:The lower end of the neural tube fails to close.
Preeclampsia: A condition that can occur during pregnancy marked by pregnancy-induced hypertension, a protein in the urine and swelling.
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