antepartum refers to the time during pregnancy before a baby is born. Antepartum refers to the mother.
See: intrapartum and postpartum.
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informed consent – a document that every person who participates in research is required to sign before entering the study. It outlines the details of a the study, including the known risks and benefits or any intervention. It also explains what is required during the study in terms of additional tests and clinic visits.
TST – abbreviation for testosterone
autoantibody – abnormal antibodies produced against the body’s own tissues.
abdominal – in the area of your belly