tubal pregnancy

a pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum is implanted in the wall of a fallopian tube rather than in the lining of the uterus. It is the most common form of ectopic pregnancy. Also called fallopian-tube pregnancy.

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October 15th 2024

sorting test

a format for assessing the ability to conceptualize, often used in adult neuropsychological assessments or in determining a child’s level of cognitive development. The participant is asked to arrange an assortment of common objects by category. A common example is the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test.