stage (staging) – the stage of hepatitis infection refers to the amount of scaring (fibrosis), from results from a biposy. It is usually measured on the Metavir scale of 0 to 4, where 0 represents no scarring and 4 cirrhosis, or on the Knodell scale of 0 to 6, where 0 is no scarring and 6 cirrhosis. See grading.
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duration of ruptured membranes – time between when the mother’s waters break and the actual delivery.
lactic acidosis – dangerous build up of lactate in the blood.
quantitative (in a study) – where what is being measured has a numerical value or fits a pre-defined scale or range of responses.
cervical smear – test to look for abnormal cells in the cervix and uterus.