Chorioamnionitis
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An infection inside the uterus affecting the membranes (called the chorion and amnion) which surround the amniotic fluid.
Related terms
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Amniotic fluidThe watery liquid surrounding and protecting the growing fetus in the uterus.
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InfectionThe growth of harmful organisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria, in the body.
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MembranesAnother word for the amniotic sac.
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Uterus (also known as womb)The organ where a baby develops during pregnancy. Made of muscle, it is hollow, stretchy and about the size and shape of an upside-down pear. It sits between the bladder and the…