| biophysical profile |
A way of evaluating a fetus before birth.
Ãâó: www.babynameguide.com/advertise.html
|
|---|---|
| biophysical profile |
a detailed exam of the baby using ultrasound, in addition to the NST (non-stress test, see below).
Ãâó: www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/gd/gdglossary.htm
|
| biophysical profile |
A series of tests which, in combination, offer an assessment of fetal/placental wellbeing. The test has a false positive rate (normal test, distressed infant) of 0.5 percent and a false positive rate of 43 percent (abnormal test, normal infant). If the test is abnormal and the baby is felt to be fine by the mother and care providers, another test should be done within 24 hours. ...
Ãâó: www.ican-online.org/resources/glossary.php
|
| biophysical profile |
a test that uses the nonstress test and ultrasound to examine fetal movements, heart rate, and amniotic fluid amounts.
Ãâó: www.chkd.org/High_Risk_Pregnancy/glossary.asp
|