Question

select the correct answer
which term means the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy 20 or more weeks after the pregnancy began?
a. abortion
b. miscarriage
c. stillbirth

Explanation:

• Abortion: Usually refers to the termination of pregnancy (either spontaneous or induced) at any stage, but the term in medical contexts can vary. However, the key here is the time frame of 20 or more weeks.
• Miscarriage: Typically refers to the spontaneous loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks.
• Stillbirth: Defined as the spontaneous intra - uterine death of a fetus at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy (the definition can vary slightly by region, but 20 weeks is a common cut - off).

Answer:

C. stillbirth