NCIt Code NCIt PT NICHD PT NCIt Definition NCIt Code of NICHD Parent NICHD PT of NICHD Parent NICHD PT of NICHD Subset NICHD PT of NICHD Subset C12664 Abdominal Cavity Abdomen The portion of the body that lies between the thorax and the pelvis. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25407 Address Address A standardized representation of the location of a person, business, building, or organization. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C39298 Adolescence Adolescence The time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood. C89345 Child Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C81229 Alcohol Use History Alcohol Use History A description of an individual's current and past experience with alcoholic beverage consumption. C18772 Personal Medical History NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C12219 Anatomic Structure, System, or Substance Anatomic Structure, System, or Substance Body tissue, region, surface, cavity, fluid, organ, or collection of organs. C89505 NICHD Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C15181 Anesthesia Procedure Anesthesia Procedure Treatment with a pharmacological substance that produces a loss of feeling. C25218 Intervention or Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32078 Ankle Joint Ankle Joint A gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C73437 APGAR Score APGAR Score The numerical sum between zero and ten that is computed from individual values of zero to two that are assigned to five different areas of interest in newborn screenings. These areas are breathing, muscle tone, pulse rate, reflex irritability and skin color. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81230 APGAR Test APGAR Test A test devised by Dr. Virginia Apgar to assess the overall health of a newborn upon birth. The test is administered at one and five minutes after birth and allows for the assignation of numerical values between zero and two for specific observations regarding skin color, pulse rate, reflex irritability, muscle tone and breathing. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32141 Arm Arm The portion of the upper extremity between the shoulder and the elbow. For clinical purposes this term is also used to refer to the whole superior limb. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C90496 Arm Recoil Arm Recoil Measurement A test commonly administered to assess the physiologic response to extending the arms as straight as possible alongside the body when lying down. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81231 Attending Health Care Provider Attending Health Care Provider The individual assigned to be the primary care manager overseeing a patient's medical care during an episode of hospitalization. C25190 Person NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C38036 Audiometric Test Audiometric Test Testing conducted utilizing a manual or microprocessor audiometer to test for hearing loss. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89512 Barlow's Maneuver Barlow's Maneuver Useful in assessing for developmental dysplasia of the hip, this test is performed when the thigh is pushed posteriorly and the hip is adducted. Should the hip become dislocated by this movement, the result is considered positive. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C61454 Basilar Rales Basilar Rales Abnormal breath sounds (crackles) heard on auscultation only in the bases of the lungs. They indicate inflammation, fluid, or infection in the air sacs of the lung. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81232 Bayley Scales of Infant Development Bayley Scales of Infant Development A standardized series of measurements that assesses the cognitive, motor, and behavioral development in infants and babies from one to twenty-four months of age. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C16326 Behavior Behavior The actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment or surrounding world of stimuli. C19988 Organismal Process NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C90346 Behavior during Childhood Child Behavior Observed actions from individuals between 2 and 18 years of age. C16326 Behavior NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C81234 Behavioral Assessment Behavioral Assessment Assessment of individual responses to age appropriate stimuli. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81233 Behavioral Development Behavioral Development The evolution of actions, including reactions and responses to the environment, over an individual's lifespan. C17770 Maturation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81235 Behavioral Rating Scale Behavioral Rating Scale A range of values designed to quantify the qualitative responses of an individual to a set of challenges. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81236 Birth Complication Birth Complication The development of a problematic medical situation that occurs concurrently with the birth of a neonate. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C68615 Birth Date Birth Date The calendar date on which a person was born. C25164 Date NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81237 Birth Facility Birth Facility The facility which provides a setting with provisions for monitoring and delivering babies. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81179 Birth Method of Delivery Method of Delivery Description of the method by which a fetus is delivered. C71460 Method NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81296 Birth Time Birth Time The hour, minute, and/or second at which birth occurs. C25207 Time NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C76325 Birth Weight Birth Weight In humans, the weight of a neonate measured within one hour after birth. The factors influencing the birth weight include but not limited to infant sex, racial and ethnic group, maternal size and health status, concurrent diseases, parity, and nutrition, pregnancy environment and conditions, e.g. altitude of geographic area. C49672 Vital Signs NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C54706 Blood Pressure Blood Pressure The pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels. C49672 Vital Signs NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81304 Blood Product Blood Product Any natural or synthetic composition that replicates the structure or function of a native component of blood. C45306 Substance NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C15192 Blood Transfusion Blood Transfusion The injection of whole blood or a blood component directly into the bloodstream. C49236 Therapeutic Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32221 Body Part Body Part Any part of an organism. C12219 Anatomic Structure, System, or Substance NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81328 Body Weight Body Weight The weight of a subject. C49672 Vital Signs NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81305 Bottle Feeding Bottle Feeding Provision of liquid nutrition via a closed container system with a rubber like mouthpiece resembling a nipple. C81267 Feeding Method NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C71898 Brand Name Brand Name The part of the name or logo associated with a specific product or service identifying and distinguishing it from varieties of the same product or service marketed by competing companies. C42614 Name NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81238 Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale An assessment tool created by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton and his colleagues to assist caregivers in determining developmental strengths and weaknesses in infants from birth to the age of two months. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25596 Breast Feeding Breast Feeding The nursing of an infant at the mother's breast. C81267 Feeding Method NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C13257 Breast Milk Breast Milk Milk produced by female mammals and marsupials for the purpose of feeding their young. C45306 Substance NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81306 Breathing Effort Score Breathing Effort Score A component of the APGAR score, it is the numerical value assigned to the assessment of breathing effort by a neonate. 0 = no spontaneous respirations; 1 = slow or irregular respirations or a weak cry; 2 = strong, consistent respirations with a robust cry. C73437 APGAR Score NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C46088 Caesarian Section Caesarian Section The delivery of an infant through a surgical abdominal incision. Surgery is performed when there may be complications associated with a vaginal birth and increased risk to the mother or fetus. C81179 Method of Delivery NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87067 Caput Succedaneum Caput Succedaneum A diffuse swelling of the scalp in a newborn, usually caused by the trauma of the scalp pushing through a narrowed cervix during birth. The swelling may extend across the midline of the scalp and may exhibit discoloration or bruising. C81236 Birth Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81239 Cause of Death Cause of Death The circumstance or condition that results in the death of a living being. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81240 Cellular Telephone Number Cellular Telephone Number The sequence of numbers or characters, that when dialed, connects to a particular cellular telephone. C90492 Personal Information NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C49668 Centimeter Centimeter A basic unit of length in the former CGS version of metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter or approximately 0.393 700 787 inch. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87124 Central Nervous System Signs and Symptoms Central Nervous System Signs and Symptoms Signs and symptoms associated with disturbances within the central nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord and meninges. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C50484 Cephalhematoma Cephalhematoma A subperiosteal hemorrhage limited to the surface of one cranial bone, a usually benign condition seen in the newborn as a result of bone trauma. C81236 Birth Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25447 Characteristic Characteristic The distinguishing qualities or prominent aspect of a person, object, action, process, or substance. C20189 Property or Attribute NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C42708 Child Child A human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; an immediate progeny. C25190 Person NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C89345 Childhood Child Life Stage The time period between infancy and adolescence. C89335 Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C87068 Circumcision Circumcision Surgical removal of the prepuce (foreskin) of a male; the foreskin is the fold of skin covering the glans of the penis. C90341 Pediatric Intervention or Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25160 City City A large and densely populated urban area; a city specified in an address. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87175 Cleft Lip Cleft Lip A congenital abnormality consisting of one or more clefts (splits) in the upper lip, which may be accompanied by a cleft palate; it is the result of the failure of the embryonic parts of the lip to fuse. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87069 Cleft Palate Cleft Palate A congenital abnormality consisting of a fissure in the midline of the hard and/or soft palate; it is the result of the failure of the two sides of the palate to fuse during embryonic development. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C77140 Clinical Test Result Clinical Test Result The result of a laboratory, radiologic, or other clinical test performed to determine the presence, absence, or degree of a condition. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34484 Clonus Clonus A form of involuntary muscular movement characterized by alternating contractions and relaxation in rapid succession. In the context of reflex testing, the ability to elicit clonus indicates injury to the nerve tracts above the point at which the reflex was initiated. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34491 Clubbing of Fingers Clubbing of Fingers An abnormal enlargement of the terminal phalanges accompanied by increased length-wise curvature of the nails, giving the digits a club-like appearance. Clubbing has been noted with a wide variety of conditions, including pulmonary and cardiac diseases, liver disorders, and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C84641 Clubfoot Clubfoot The most common congenital deformation of the foot, occurring in 1 of 1,000 live births. The most common form is talipes equinovarus, where the deformed foot is turned downward and inward sharply. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C62736 Cognitive Assessment Cognitive Assessment The examination of the cognitive capacities or deficits of an individual through the application of tests that probe that individual's ability to perform various mental activities such as perception, learning, and reasoning. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81241 Cognitive Development Cognitive Development The evolution of an individual's problem solving skills, memory, language development, and ability to process information about their environment. C17770 Maturation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81286 Collection Date Collection Date The date on which the sample or data was collected. C25164 Date NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81287 Collection Time Collection Time The hour, minute, and/or second at which the sample or data was collected. C25207 Time NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C64546 Color Assessment Color Assessment A qualitative assessment of the color of a biological specimen. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C20181 Conceptual Entity Conceptual Entity An organizational header for concepts representing mostly abstract entities. C89505 NICHD Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89329 Conduct Disorder Conduct Disorder A disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence age group characterized by aggressive behavior, deceitfulness, destruction of property or violation of rules that is persistent and repetitive, and within a one year period. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C2849 Congenital Abnormality Congenital Abnormality Any abnormality, anatomical or biochemical, evident at birth or during the neonatal period. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C26734 Congenital Hypothyroidism Congenital Hypothyroidism A deficiency of thyroid hormone present at birth. The etiology can be genetic or environmental, or a combination of both; treatment is based on severity and causality. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34816 Congenital Metabolic Disorder Congenital Metabolic Disorder A group of disorders present at birth that involve genetic defects leading to disturbances in carbohydrate, lipid, lysosomal storage or amino acid metabolism in the body. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89337 Congenital Musculoskeletal Defect Congenital Musculoskeletal Defect An abnormality of the musculoskeletal system that is present at birth or detected in the neonatal period. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C390 Contrast Agent Contrast Agent Substances administered during diagnostic procedures that allows delineation of internal structures. Contrast agents appear opaque due to the difference in absorption of X-rays or other electromagnetic waves and surrounding tissue. C45306 Substance NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81242 Crown to Rump Length Measurement Crown to Rump Length Measurement A measurement from the high prominence of the head to the low prominence of the buttocks of a fetus or embryo during ultrasound. This measurement is useful in determining gestational age. C49672 Vital Signs NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C26737 Cyanosis Cyanosis A bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes resulting from a reduced amount of oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87065 Cyanotic Body Cyanotic Body Blue- or purplish-colored body; this is caused by excessive amounts of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the skin vessels of the body. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87066 Cyanotic Limbs Cyanotic Limbs Blue- or purplish-colored limbs; this is caused by excessive amounts of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the skin vessels of the limbs. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C3724 Cystic Hygroma Cystic Hygroma A benign lymphatic neoplasm usually arising from the neck and characterized by cystic dilation of the lymphatic vessels. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C49100 Data Value Data Value The information contained in a data field. It may represent a numeric quantity, a textual characterization, a date or time measurement, or some other state, depending on the nature of the attribute. C20181 Conceptual Entity NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25164 Date Date The particular day, month and year an event has happened or will happen. C21514 Temporal Qualifier NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C27644 Deafness Deafness An inherited or acquired condition characterized by a partial or complete loss of hearing in one or both ears. The level of impairment varies from a mild but important loss of sensitivity to a total loss of hearing. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81244 Deceased Sibling Deceased Sibling The historical fact that a legal or consanguineous brother or sister has died. C90491 Pregnancy Outcome NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C16495 Demographics Demographics The statistical characterization of human populations or segments of human populations (e.g., characterization by age, sex, race, or income). C20189 Property or Attribute NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81245 Denver Development Screening Test Denver Development Screening Test A test developed at the University of Colorado Medical Center to assess the developmental status of infants and children from birth to six years of age. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C9011 Dermoid Cyst Dermoid Cyst A mature teratoma characterized by the presence of a cyst which is lined by mature tissue resembling the epidermis and the epidermal appendages. It occurs in the ovary, testis, and extragonadal sites including central nervous system and skin. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89330 Developmental Disorder Developmental Disorder A disorder diagnosed in childhood that is marked by either physical or mental impairment or both, which in turn affects the child from achieving age related developmental milestones. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C90342 Developmental Milestone Developmental Milestones A landmark event in maturation. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C62103 Device Device An object contrived for a specific purpose. C89505 NICHD Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C84669 Dextrocardia Dextrocardia A rare congenital abnormality in which the heart is located in the right side of the chest. It is associated with other congenital heart defects. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C15220 Diagnosis Diagnosis The investigation, analysis and recognition of the presence and nature of disease, condition, or injury from expressed signs and symptoms; also, the scientific determination of any kind; the concise results of such an investigation. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34687 Diaphragmatic Hernia Diaphragmatic Hernia A congenital or acquired weakness or opening in the diaphragm which allows abdominal contents to protrude into the chest cavity; congenital diaphragmatic hernias are caused when the embryonic diaphragm fails to fuse. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C15222 Diet Diet The customary allowance of food and drink taken by a person or an animal from day to day, particularly one especially planned to meet specific requirements of the individual, including or excluding certain items of food; a prescribed course of eating and drinking in which the amount and kind of food, as well as the times at which it is to be taken, are regulated for therapeutic purposes or selected with reference to a particular state of health. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81273 Doctor's Information Doctor's Information A collection of information about a patient's doctor. C18772 Personal Medical History NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81246 Drug Use History Drug Use History A description of an individual's current and past use and/or abuse of drugs and chemicals. This includes prescription medication, illicit drugs and recreational substances. C18772 Personal Medical History NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81282 Dubowitz Score Ballard/Dubowitz Score The numerical value that represents a clinical assessment of neurological and physical criteria, performed between birth and five days of age, to determine an infant's gestational age and maturity. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C12394 Ear Ear A sense organ needed for the detection of sound and for establishing balance. The outer ear consists of the auricle, the ear canal as well as the tympanic membrane. The middle ear is made up of an air-filled cavity behind the tympanic membrane that contains the ossicles (malleus, incus and stapes). The inner ear is made up of the cochlea needed for hearing and the vestibular apparatus required for balance. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87071 Ear Dimple Ear Dimple A pit or dimple in front of the ear of a newborn is a common finding; rarely, such a dimple may get infected, which will be manifested with redness and swelling and will require medical attention. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89331 Early Adolescence Early Adolescence A transitional time in an individual's life between childhood and adolescence. This phase marks the start of physical, physiological and psychological changes that characterize pubertal growth and development. C39298 Adolescence NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C89346 Early Childhood Early Childhood A time period in a child's life that is accepted to be approximately between 1 and 5 years of age. C89345 Child Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C89332 Eating Disorder Eating Disorder A broad group of psychological disorders with abnormal eating behaviors leading to physiological effects from overeating or insufficient food intake. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C87167 Eclampsia Eclampsia A potentially life-threatening disorder in pregnant or puerperal women manifested by convulsions in association with hypertension, edema, and/or proteinuria. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C17953 Education Level Education Level An indication of the years of schooling completed in graded public, private, or parochial schools, and in colleges, universities, or professional schools. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32497 Elbow Joint Elbow Joint A type of hinge joint located between the forearm and upper arm. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81326 Elevated Test Result Elevated Test Result A result of a test that is higher than a previous value or a normal range of values. C77140 Clinical Test Result NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34144 Embryologic Structure or System Embryonic Structure or System Body tissue, region, surface, cavity, fluid, organ, or collection of organs. C12219 Anatomic Structure, System, or Substance NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C84687 Encephalocele Encephalocele A congenital neural tube closure defect resulting in the protrusion of the brain through a skull opening. When the protrusion includes the meninges, the term encephalomeningocele is used. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C15642 Epidural Block Epidural Block An anesthetic procedure that involves administering pharmaceutical agents into the epidural space of the spinal canal. Frequently administered agents include local anesthetics and analgesics. C15181 Anesthesia Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87072 Esophageal Atresia Esophageal Atresia A congenital abnormality of the esophagus in which the upper esophagus ends as a blind pouch and does not connect with the lower esophagus; it is often accompanied by a tracheoesophageal fistula. Signs and symptoms in a newborn with this abnormality include excessive salivation, choking, coughing, and the development of cyanosis and respiratory distress when fed. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81307 Estimation Method Estimation Method A description of the technique for the approximate calculation of a value. C71460 Method NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C16564 Ethnic Group Ethnic Group A social group characterized by a distinctive social and cultural tradition that is maintained from generation to generation. Members share a common history and origin and a sense of identification with the group. They have similar and distinctive features in their lifestyle habits and shared experiences. They often have a common genetic heritage which may be reflected in their experience of health and disease. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81265 Evaluation Method Evaluation Method A description of the technique for the appraisal of a subject or object. C71460 Method NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81266 Examination Method Examination Method A description of the technique for the inspection of a subject or object. C71460 Method NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87073 Excessive Sucking Excessive Sucking A symptom of gastrointestinal dysfunction seen in neonates who have been exposed to drugs during pregnancy; often accompanied by excessive sucking of fists, fingers and thumbs. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34599 Excoriation Excoriation A superficial traumatic injury to the skin caused most often by scratching, but also by abrasions or by a chemical or thermal burn. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81247 Expected Date of Confinement Expected Date of Confinement The projected date of delivery for a pregnant female. C25164 Date NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C12401 Eye Eye The organ of sight or vision. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81267 Feeding Method Feeding Method A description of the technique for the manner in which a subject is administered food. C71460 Method NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C16576 Female Female A person who belongs to the sex that normally produces ova. The term is used to indicate biological sex distinctions, or cultural gender role distinctions, or both. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89885 Fetal Stage Fetal Stage The period during which an embryo is a fetus until birth. C89345 Child Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C13235 Fetus Fetus An unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature being. C34144 Embryonic Structure or System NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C3367 Finding Finding Objective evidence of disease perceptible to the examining physician (sign) and subjective evidence of disease perceived by the patient (symptom). C20181 Conceptual Entity NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89343 Finnegan Score Measurement Finnegan Score Measurement A tool to evaluate neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), that measures the degree to which a neonate is experiencing symptoms of withdrawal due to maternal substance abuse. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81272 First Feeding First Feeding The first time that a neonate is provided nutrition. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81228 Five Minutes After Birth Five Minutes After Birth The actual time that is five minutes after the birth of a fetus. This period is most commonly referenced during the administration of the APGAR test. C25207 Time NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32621 Fontanelle Fontanelle The four gaps in the skull of a neonate or fetus where the sutures converge. The bulging or depression of the membranous soft spots can be indicative of intracranial fluid buildup or systemic dehydration. C34144 Embryonic Structure or System NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32622 Foot Foot The structure found below the ankle joint required for locomotion. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81248 Forceps Delivery Forceps Delivery The method referring to the delivery of a fetus through the vaginal canal with assistance of obstetrical forceps. C81179 Method of Delivery NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87076 Frenulum Frenulum A small fold of tissue that limits the movements of an organ or body part; for example, the lingual frenulum connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth and restrains its movement. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89887 Full Term Neonatal Stage Term Neonatal Stage The period at birth when a newborn is born after the full gestational period. C89886 Neonatal Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C89333 Full Term Neonate Full Term Neonate An infant born after completion of the normal gestational period. C16731 Newborn NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81250 Functional Assessment Functional Assessment An appraisal of the operation and performance of an object of interest. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87077 Fused Eyelid Fused Eyelid A congenital abnormality in which the margins of the upper and lower eyelids are fused together by bands of tissue. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81308 Galactose Measurement Galactose Measurement The measurement of the amount of galactose in a biologic specimen. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81251 Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase Measurement Galactose-1-Phosphate Uridyltransferase Measurement The measurement of the galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase in a biologic specimen. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C90497 Galeazzi Test Galeazzi Test An assessment for developmental dysplasia of the hip or a leg-length discrepancy, the patient is placed in a supine position and the ankles are brought to the buttocks with the hips and knees flexed. The result is considered positive when the knees are at different heights. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C3368 Gastrointestinal System Signs and Symptoms Gastrointestinal System Signs and Symptoms Signs and symptoms associated with disturbances within the gastrointestinal system, which includes the stomach, intestines and all associated organs that aid in digestion. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C64380 General Anesthesia Procedure General Anesthesia Procedure Actions that render a patient unconscious for the purpose of performing a diagnostic or interventional procedure. C15181 Anesthesia Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87079 General Appearance General Appearance The result of observation and overall assessment of a subject's outward aspect including appearance and movements; for example, in a human newborn general appearance includes skin color and tone, range of motion, and spontaneous movements. C25447 Characteristic NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C27993 General Qualifier General Qualifier A term that helps define and render another concept unique. C20189 Property or Attribute NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C3101 Genetic Disorder Genetic Disorder Genetic Diseases are diseases in which inherited genes predispose to increased risk. The genetic disorders associated with cancer often result from an alteration or mutation in a single gene. The diseases range from rare dominant cancer family syndrome to familial tendencies in which low-penetrance genes may interact with other genes or environmental factors to induce cancer. Research may involve clinical, epidemiologic, and laboratory studies of persons, families, and populations at high risk of these disorders. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C15709 Genetic Testing Genetic Testing The process of isolating and testing the DNA of an embryo or a person to detect the presence of genetic alterations or defects that may predispose to the future development of a disease or disorder. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25177 Genitalia Genitalia The external sex organs. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81252 Gesell Developmental Schedule Gesell Developmental Schedule A scale used as an instrument to assess a child's motor and language development, as well as personal-social and adaptive behaviors. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81253 Gestational Weeks Assessment Gestational Weeks Assessment A standard determination of fetal age; it is the number of weeks since the first day of the last menstrual period of the mother to the date of interest. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C26785 Goiter Goiter Enlargement of the thyroid gland usually caused by lack of iodine in the diet, hyperthyroidism, or thyroid nodules. Symptoms include difficulty in breathing and swallowing. C26836 Nutritional Disorder NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C48155 Gram Gram The metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. One gram equals approximately 15.432 grains or 0.035 273 966 ounce. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81254 Grasp Reflex Grasp Reflex An involuntary, primal response in the neonate to grasp the fingers when their palm is touched. This reflex is present until six months of age. C81181 Infant Reflex NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87168 Group B Streptococcal Infection Group B Streptococcal Infection Group B Streptococcus, also known as Streptococcus agalactiae, colonizes the vaginal and gastrointestinal tracts of up to 45% of healthy women and may infect neonates in utero or during delivery, causing neonatal sepsis in 1-2% of colonized neonates. GBS infection may also occur in nonpregnant (particularly elderly) adults with underlying medical conditions, presenting as urinary tract infection, pneumonia, or soft-tissue infection. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32712 Hand Hand The distal portion of the upper extremity. It consists of the carpus, metacarpus, and digits. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C12419 Head Head The anterior and superior part of a human bearing the mouth, the brain and sensory organs. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81255 Head Circumference Head Circumference A circumferential measurement of the head at the widest point, which is traditionally above the eyebrows. C25447 Characteristic NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25178 Health Health Refers to a person's state of physical, mental and social well-being; usually it refers specifically to the state of being in good health, a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and does not consist only of the absence of disease or infirmity. In any organism health constitutes a form of homeostasis with inputs and outputs of energy and mass in approximate equilibrium allowing for growth and continued survival. In humans, a subjective feeling of well-being coming from somatic and cognitive perceptions is considered an essential component of health. C20189 Property or Attribute NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C84480 Heart Murmur Heart Murmur A periodic humming or blowing sound heard on auscultation of the heart that can indicate the presence of cardiac disease; murmurs are the result of vibrations caused by the turbulent flow of blood in the heart or great vessels. Murmurs are characterized according to the area of generation (mitral, aortic, tricuspid, or pulmonary) and according to the period of the cycle (systolic or diastolic). C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C49677 Heart Rate Heart Rate The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute. C49672 Vital Signs NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81309 Heart Rate Score Heart Rate Score A component of the APGAR score, it is the numerical value assigned to an assessment of the circulatory status of a neonate. 0 = no pulse; 1 = rate less than 100 beats per minute; 2 = rate greater than 100 beats per minute. C73437 APGAR Score NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87081 Heart Rhythm Heart Rhythm The recurrent, measured movements (rhythm) of a beating heart. C25598 Observation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89513 Heel to Ear Measurement Heel to Ear Measurement Useful in assessing neonatal neuromuscular development, this is obtained when the infant is placed in a supine position and the infant's feet are grasped pulled toward the ipsilateral ears. The examiner measures the angle made by the arc from the table to the infant's heels; increased angle for age suggests hypotonia, and decreased angle for age suggests hypertonia. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C84750 HELLP Syndrome HELLP Syndrome A life-threatening complication of pregnancy usually occurring in women with preeclampsia or eclampsia. It is characterized by hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count. Signs and symptoms include headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and upper abdominal pain. It may lead to diffuse intravascular coagulation and acute renal failure. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C3085 Hemangioma Hemangioma A benign localized vascular neoplasm usually occurring in infancy and childhood. It is characterized by the formation of capillary-sized or cavernous vascular channels. The majority of cases are congenital. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81276 Hemoglobin A to Total Hemoglobin Ratio Measurement Hemoglobin A to Total Hemoglobin Ratio Measurement The determination of the ratio of Hemoglobin A compared to total Hemoglobin present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio or percentage. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81277 Hemoglobin A2 to Total Hemoglobin Ratio Measurement Hemoglobin A2 to Total Hemoglobin Ratio Measurement The determination of the ratio of Hemoglobin A2 compared to total Hemoglobin present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio or percentage. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34675 Hemoglobin C Disease Hemoglobin C Disease A blood disorder characterized by the appearance of sickle-shaped red blood cells and anemia. This disorder is caused by a specific mutation in the beta-globin HBB gene, whereby a lysine is substituted for a glutamic acid at the sixth amino acid in the protein. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81278 Hemoglobin C to Total Hemoglobin Ratio Measurement Hemoglobin C to Total Hemoglobin Ratio Measurement The determination of the ratio of Hemoglobin C compared to total Hemoglobin present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio or percentage. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C64848 Hemoglobin Measurement Hemoglobin Measurement A quantitative measurement of the amount of hemoglobin present in a sample. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81279 Hemoglobin S to Total Hemoglobin Ratio Measurement Hemoglobin S to Total Hemoglobin Ratio Measurement The determination of the ratio of Hemoglobin S compared to total Hemoglobin present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio or percentage. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87115 Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn A disorder caused when there is a Rh-factor blood-type incompatibility between the mother and fetus, and the mother's immune system forms antibodies that attack the red blood cells of her unborn child. This disorder can only occur if the mother is Rh-negative and the fetus is Rh-positive. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87083 Heterotaxia Heterotaxia The abnormal arrangement or position of thoracic and/or abdominal organs in relation to each other, often occurring in a right/left transposition. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87169 High Pitched Cry High Pitched Cry A symptom in infants that could possibly indicate the presence of one of an array of medical conditions or congenital syndromes, including birth trauma, craniosynostosis, Arnold-Chiari deformity, meningitis, and cri-du-chat syndrome (deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5). C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C70933 High Test Reference Range High Test Reference Range Reported upper limit of the test reference range. C38013 Range NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87084 Hyperemesis Gravidarum Hyperemesis Gravidarum Severe, intractable vomiting during pregnancy (usually the first trimester) accompanied by dehydration, weight loss, and electrolyte imbalances. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C50589 Hyperthermia Hyperthermia A condition that manifests with abnormally high body temperature. In hyperthermic state, the hypothalamic set-point is normal but body temperature increases and overrides the ability to lose heat, resulting from exogenous heat exposure or endogenous heat production, e.g. in heat stroke, malignant hyperthermia, endocrine hyperthermia, or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. The concept does not refer to hyperpyrexia, the state when the hypothalamic set-point is reset at a higher temperature and is physiologically regulated. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87085 Hypertonia Hypertonia A condition of increased muscle tone manifested by increased resistance of the muscle to passive stretching. C25598 Observation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87070 Hypotonia Hypotonia A condition of decreased tone of the skeletal muscles and diminished resistance to passive stretching. C25598 Observation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C3890 Hypoxia Hypoxia A decrease in the amount of oxygen in the body. Symptoms range from mild (impaired judgment, memory loss, impaired motor coordination) to severe (seizures and coma). C25598 Observation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25737 Identification Identification The procedure of having an identity established. C25218 Intervention or Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81289 Image Identifier Image Identifier A sequence of letters, numbers, or other characters that specifically identifies a particular image. C18772 Personal Medical History NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81256 Imaging Information Imaging Information A collection of data pertinent to a radiographic study. C18772 Personal Medical History NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C48500 Inch Inch A traditional unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25180 Indicator Indicator An event, entity or condition that typically characterizes a prescribed environment or situation and determines or aids in determining whether certain stated circumstances exist or criteria are satisfied. C20181 Conceptual Entity NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89889 Infancy Infant Stage The period of life between 28 days and 13 months of age. C89345 Child Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C27956 Infant Infant A young child between one month and two years of age. C42708 Child NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C81249 Infant Formula Infant Formula A nutritional substitute for breast milk, usually with a foundation of cow or soy milk. C45306 Substance NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81181 Infant Reflex Infant Reflex Primitive reflex actions that newborns display in response to specific stimuli. These reflexes are involuntary and most disappear as the infant matures. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87087 Intercostal Retractions Intercostal Retractions The marked inward movement of the muscles between the ribs during inhalation; they indicate that there is reduced pressure in the chest cavity and can be a sign of breathing difficulties. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32856 Internal Nare Internal Nare The inner portion of the nostrils of the nose. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25218 Intervention or Procedure Intervention or Procedure An activity that produces an effect, or that is intended to alter the course of a disease in a patient or population. This is a general term that encompasses the medical, social, behavioral, and environmental acts that can have preventive, therapeutic, or palliative effects. C89505 NICHD Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C87088 Intrauterine Growth Retardation Intrauterine Growth Retardation A fetus whose estimated weight is below the 10th percentile for its gestational age; however, many fetuses who meet this definition are simply small-for-gestational-age and are constitutionally small. The diagnosis of intrauterine growth restriction carries an increased risk of perinatal morbidity and mortality. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87089 Irregular Respiratory Rate Irregular Breathing A change from the normal breathing pattern in an infant, child, or adult, in terms of the amplitude and frequency of inhalations and exhalations. C25598 Observation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32884 Ischium Ischium The most posterior and ventral bone making up the pelvis. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25215 Karyotype Karyotype The appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell in an individual or species, including the number and arrangement and size and structure of the chromosomes. C15709 Genetic Testing NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32898 Knee Joint Knee Joint A joint connecting the lower part of the femur with the upper part of the tibia. The lower part of the femur and the upper part of the tibia are attached to each other by ligaments. Other structures of the knee joint include the upper part of the fibula, located below and parallel to the tibia, and the patella which moves as the knee bends. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87090 Labial Fusion Labial Fusion Usually found in girls between 6 months and 6 years of age, this condition occurs wherein the labia grow together instead of as 2 separate folds, thereby blocking the opening of the vagina. It is caused by conditions such as repeated diaper rash, urine and stool infections, and sexual abuse. The condition often spontaneously corrects or responds to the application of estrogen cream. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87091 Labor and Delivery Complication Labor and Delivery Complication The occurrence of a pregnancy complication during childbirth, which includes both labor (the process of childbirth) and delivery (the birth itself). C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25294 Laboratory Procedure Laboratory Procedure Any procedure that involves testing or manipulating a sample of blood, urine, or other body substance in a laboratory setting. C25218 Intervention or Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C36292 Laboratory Test Result Laboratory Test Result The outcome of a laboratory test. C77140 Clinical Test Result NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34197 Lanugo Lanugo Fine downy hair that covers the body of a human fetus beginning in the fifth month of gestation; it is usually shed by the ninth month of gestation. C34144 Embryonic Structure or System NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87092 Large for Gestational Age Large for Gestational Age A fetus or infant who is larger than expected for the age or gender, or who has a birthweight greater than the 90th percentile. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81310 Lasso-O Measuring Tape Lasso-O Measuring Tape A measuring tape frequently used to measure head circumference in newborns. C62103 Device NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81257 Last Menstrual Period Last Menstrual Period The first day of the female's last menstrual cycle. C36284 Reproductive System Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81258 Last Screening Last Screening The most recent screening. C25164 Date NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89344 Late Adolescence Late Adolescence A transitional time in an individual's life between adolescence and early adulthood. This phase includes the final stages of pubertal growth and development as well as the attainment of significant psycho-social milestones. C39298 Adolescence NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C89334 Learning Disorder Learning Disorder A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to learn or process specific types of information which is in contrast to his/her apparent level of intellect. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C81259 Left Ear Left Ear The organ of hearing located on the left side of the head. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C32974 Leg Leg One of the two lower extremities in humans used for locomotion and support. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25334 Length Length The linear extent in space from one end of something to the other end, or the extent of something from beginning to end. C25447 Characteristic NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89335 Life Stage Life Stage A designation assigned to a particular period during a life cycle, generally defined by chronological parameters. C21514 Temporal Qualifier NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C12220 Lip Lip Fleshy fold which surrounds the opening of the mouth. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81260 Local Anesthesia Procedure Local Anesthesia Procedure The temporary suppression of sensation at a specific region of the body by pharmacological intervention. This type of anesthesia does not induce unconsciousness in the patient. C15181 Anesthesia Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34724 Low Birth Weight Low Birth Weight Refers to a fetus or infant who is smaller than expected for the age or gender, or who has a birthweight less than the 10th percentile. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C70934 Low Test Reference Range Low Test Reference Range Reported low limit of the test reference range. C38013 Range NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C50644 Lung Overinflation Lung Overinflation Abnormal permanent enlargement of the lung air spaces distal to terminal bronchiole not resulted from wall destruction, e.g. due to loss of opposite lung. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25381 Maiden Name Maiden Name A woman's surname before marriage. C90492 Personal Information NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C20197 Male Male A person who belongs to the sex that normally produces sperm. The term is used to indicate biological sex distinctions, cultural gender role distinctions, or both. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C35594 Maternal Complication of Pregnancy Maternal Pregnancy Complications The development of a problematic medical situation that occurs during pregnancy. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C90337 Maternal Life Stage Maternal Life Stage The period of time during a female's reproductive years that she functions as a mother. C89335 Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C90338 Maternal Postnatal Stage Postnatal Stage The stage in the life of a mother after she has given birth. C90337 Maternal Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C90340 Maternal Preconception Stage Preconception Stage The stage in the life of a female during which she is attempting to get pregnant. C90337 Maternal Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C90339 Maternal Prenatal Stage Prenatal Stage The stage in the life of a mother during which she is pregnant. C90337 Maternal Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C17770 Maturation Maturation The act, or process, of natural progression in physical and psychological maturation from a previous, lower, or embryonic stage to a later, more complex, or adult stage. C19988 Organismal Process NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81261 Measuring Tape Measuring Tape A pliable length of fabric, plastic, paper or some composite that is has incremental lengths imprinted on the surface. C62103 Device NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87093 Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Meconium Aspiration Syndrome A serious condition in which a newborn breathes a mixture of meconium (the first intestinal discharge) and amniotic fluid into the lungs around the time of delivery. Meconium aspiration syndrome occurs in 5-10 percent of births and typically occurs when the infant is stressed, as when the infant is past its due date. C81236 Birth Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81262 Medical Record Number Medical Record Number An identifying number within an institution that is used to reference a subject's medical information. C18772 Personal Medical History NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C90603 Medication Administered at Birth Medication Given at Birth Pharmacologic agents administered to a neonate at birth. C49236 Therapeutic Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81263 Mental Development Index Mental Development Index A sequential arrangement of information pertaining to the evolution of an individual's cognitive development. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81264 Mental Scale Mental Scale A range of values that characterizes an individual's mental development. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C71460 Method Method A means, manner of procedure, or systematic course of actions that have to be performed in order to accomplish a particular goal. C16847 Technique NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87094 Micrognathism Micrognathism A congenital abnormality of the jaws (particularly the mandible) in which they are unusually small. This condition is not always pathological and may correct itself as the patient matures; however, it may also present as a birth defect in multiple syndromes. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C67405 Microinternational Unit per Milliliter Microinternational Unit per Milliliter Unit of arbitrary substance concentration (biologic activity concentration) defined as the concentration of one millionth of international unit per one milliliter of system volume. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89347 Middle Childhood Middle Childhood The time period in a child's life that is generally defined as between 5 and 10 years of life. C89345 Child Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C67015 Milligram per Deciliter Milligram per Deciliter A unit of mass concentration defined as the concentration of one milligram of a substance in unit volume of the mixture equal to one cubic deciliter or 100 cubic centimeters. It is also a unit of mass density (volumic mass) defined as the density of substance which mass equal to one milligram occupies the volume one cubic deciliter or 100 cubic centimeters. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C64387 Millimole per Liter Millimole per Liter A unit of concentration (molarity unit) equal to one thousandth of a mole (10E-3 mole) of solute per one liter of solution. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C41147 Modality Modality A specific manner, characteristic, pattern of application or the employment of, any therapeutic agent or method of treatment, especially involving the physical treatment of a condition. C25447 Characteristic NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81268 Molar Ratio Molar Ratio The relative number of moles of one substance to another in a chemical reaction. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81311 Moro Reflex Moro Reflex An involuntary, primal response in the neonate to loud noise or the feeling of falling. The response is characterized by the infant's arms symmetrically spreading out to the side and then back to the midline, and involuntarily flexion of the fingers and toes. C81181 Infant Reflex NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81269 Motor Development Motor Development The evolution of physical movement over an individual's lifespan. C17770 Maturation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C5039 Motor Manifestations Motor Manifestations The presence of an alteration in the ability to move one's body or any body parts in accordance with one's intent. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87095 Mottling Mottling A patchy appearance of the skin caused by underlying blood vessel changes. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87096 Movement of Lip Corners Movement of Lip Corners During examination of the newborn infant, the examiner looks for symmetric movement of the lip corners. Movement of the lip corners is governed by the zygomatic major muscle. C25598 Observation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81271 Multiple Birth Multiple Birth A single birthing event that produces two or more offspring. C90491 Pregnancy Outcome NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87097 Multiple Gestation Multiple Gestation A pregnancy involving twins or higher-order multiple fetuses (e.g., triplets, quadruplets). C36284 Reproductive System Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81312 Muscle Tone Score Muscle Tone Score A component of the APGAR score, it is the numerical value assigned to an assessment of the residual muscle tension of a neonate. 0 = flaccid; 1 = flexion of extremities; 2 = active motion. C73437 APGAR Score NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34832 Myoclonic Jerk Myoclonic Jerk A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles; these movements may develop as a symptom of a number of neurological diseases including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, or Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C42614 Name Name The words or language units by which a thing is known. C20181 Conceptual Entity NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C67326 Nanogram per Deciliter Nanogram per Deciliter A unit of mass concentration defined as the concentration of one nanogram of a substance per unit volume of the mixture equal to one deciliter. The concept also refers to the unit of mass density (volumic mass) defined as the density of substance which mass equal to one nanogram occupies the volume of one deciliter. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C78500 Nasal Congestion Nasal Congestion The blockage of the nasal passage due to mucosal edema. It is usually the result of a viral infection or an allergic reaction. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87099 Nasal Flaring Nasal Flaring Enlargement of the nostrils during breathing; although there are many possible causes, it can be a sign of respiratory distress in young infants. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C13063 Neck Neck The region that connects the head to the rest of the body. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87101 Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome A constellation of signs and symptoms observable in a neonate that are consistent with maternal substance abuse or withdrawal while pregnant. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89515 Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Assessment Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Assessment The measurement of the degree to which a neonate is experiencing symptoms of withdrawal due to maternal substance abuse; the score can be used to determine subsequent treatment of the infant. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89886 Neonatal Stage Neonatal Stage In humans, the period after birth until the age of 28 days. C89345 Child Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C84923 Neural Tube Defect Neural Tube Defect A congenital defect characterized by failure of the neural tube to close completely; this results in the presence of openings in the brain or spinal cord. Examples of neural tube defects include encephalocele and spina bifida. C89330 Developmental Disorder NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89338 Neurodevelopmental Disorder Neurodevelopmental Disorder A childhood affliction that has a neurological basis and manifests as a developmental disability. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C81313 Neurologic Examination Neurologic Examination The assessment of the functionality of the brain, spinal column, and nerves. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89339 Neurological Screening Neurological Screening A specific type of neurologic examination for early detection of disease(s) and/or disorder(s). C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89516 Neuromuscular Maturity Assessment Neuromuscular Maturity Assessment An examination of the following neonatal attributes: 1) posture; 2) the square window (how far the baby's hands can be flexed toward the wrist); 3) arm recoil; 4) popliteal angle (how far the baby's knees extend); 5) scarf sign (how far the baby's elbows can be moved across the chest); and 6) heel to ear (how far the baby's feet can be moved to the ears). It is a subscore of the Dubowitz/Ballard Examination for Gestational Age. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C16731 Newborn Newborn An infant during the first month after birth. C42708 Child NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81314 Newborn Behavioral Examination Newborn Behavioral Examination The assessment of behavior in neonates. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87105 Newborn Blood Pressure Newborn Blood Pressure The systolic and diastolic blood pressure of the newborn upon examination; the normal range of the systolic blood pressure is 60 - 90, while the normal range of the diastolic blood pressure is 20-60. C54706 Blood Pressure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C84749 Newborn Examination Newborn Examination A general assessment of the overall health of a newborn. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87103 Newborn Heart Rate Newborn Heart Rate The number of heartbeats of the newborn per minute; the normal range is 100 - 180 heartbeats per minute. C25598 Observation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81270 Newborn Motor Scale Newborn Motor Scale A range of values used to quantify newborn motor development. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87104 Newborn Respiratory Rate Newborn Respiratory Rate The number of inhalations and exhalations of the newborn per minute; the normal range is 30 - 60 breaths per minute. C49672 Vital Signs NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81178 Newborn Screening Newborn Screening A specific type of newborn examination performed to allow for early detection of disease(s) and/or disorder(s). C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C49487 No No The non-affirmative response to a question. C25180 Indicator NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89328 Non-Neoplastic Pediatric Disorder Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition A non-neoplastic disease that typically manifests prior to adulthood. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C78727 Normal Reference Range Normal Reference Range Reported values within the typical or expected range. C38013 Range NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C12756 Nose Nose A structure of special sense serving as an organ of the sense of smell and as an entrance to the respiratory tract. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81274 Numeric Value Numeric Value Information in the form of a numeral contained in a data field. C49100 Data Value NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C28294 Nutrition Nutrition That which is consumed to fuel necessary life processes of an organism. C19988 Organismal Process NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C26836 Nutritional Disorder Nutritional Disorder Any condition related to a disturbance between proper intake and utilization of nourishment. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C25598 Observation Observation Watching something and taking note of what happens. C25218 Intervention or Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89340 Obstetric Procedure Obstetric Procedure Any pregnancy or childbirth related procedure associated with a mother during her reproductive years. C25218 Intervention or Procedure NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C3284 Obstruction Obstruction Blockage of the normal flow of the contents of an anatomical passageway. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81227 One Minute After Birth One Minute After Birth The actual time that is one minute after the birth of a fetus. This period is most commonly referenced during the administration of the APGAR test. C25207 Time NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87074 Ophthalmic Prophylaxis Eye prophylaxis The practice of placing antibiotic eye drops or ointment in a neonate's eyes after birth. C15843 Preventive Intervention NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C12421 Oral Cavity Oral Cavity The cavity located at the upper end of the alimentary canal, behind the teeth and gums that is bounded on the outside by the lips, above by the hard and soft palates and below by the tongue. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C19988 Organismal Process Organismal Process A biologic function, activity, or process involving either specialized organ functions, individual organs, organ systems, body parts, or whole organisms. C89505 NICHD Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C89517 Ortolani Maneuver Ortolani Maneuver When testing for congenital dislocation of the hip, this is the result obtained when the examiner gently abducts the hip while pushing upward on the greater trochanter. If the hip is dislocated, it will relocate with an audible clunk, which is a positive result for this test. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C17649 Other Other Different than the one(s) previously specified or mentioned. C27993 General Qualifier NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C48519 Ounce Ounce The traditional unit of mass. The avoirdupois ounce is equal to 1/16 pound, or 28.3495 grams, or 0.911 457 troy ounce. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C50685 Pallor Pallor An unusual or extreme paleness, state of decreased skin coloration. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89514 Palmar Crease Examination Inspection of palm crease When examining the infant's palm for abnormalities, the examiner may note a single transverse palmar crease, which is found in 5% of newborns and is frequently inherited as a familial trait. However, single palmar creases can be associated with Down's syndrome and other genetic disorders, or with fetal alcohol syndrome. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81275 Pass Pass One of two possible results of a pass/fail assessment; when the result satisfies a condition. C25180 Indicator NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C90341 Pediatric Intervention or Procedure Pediatric Intervention or Procedure A diagnostic or therapeutic course of action usually performed on patients under the age of 18. C25218 Intervention or Procedure NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C84449 Pediatric Obesity Childhood Obesity Having a high amount of body fat during childhood. C89332 Eating Disorder NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C25190 Person Person A human being. C20181 Conceptual Entity NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25191 Person Name Person Name A word or group of words indicating the identity of a person usually consisting of a first (personal) name and a last (family) name with an optional middle name. In some cultural traditions the family name comes first. C90492 Personal Information NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C90492 Personal Information Personal Information Data, facts or figures about an individual; the set of relevant items would depend on the use case. C20181 Conceptual Entity NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C18772 Personal Medical History Personal Medical History A record of a patient's background regarding health and the occurrence of disease events of the individual. In addition, personal medical history may be a variable in epidemiologic studies. C90492 Personal Information NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C81280 Phenylalanine Measurement Phenylalanine Measurement The measurement of the amount of phenylalanine in a biologic specimen. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81281 Phenylalanine to Tyrosine Ratio Measurement Phenylalanine to Tyrosine Ratio Measurement The determination of the ratio of phenylalanine compared to tyrosine present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio or percentage. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81315 Phenylketonuria Phenylketonuria A disorder characterized by the body's inability to break down and utilize the essential amino acid phenylalanine. C34816 Congenital Metabolic Disorder NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C20989 Physical Examination Physical Examination A systemic evaluation of the body and it's functions using visual inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. The purpose is to determine the presence or absence of physical signs of disease or abnormality for an individual's health assessment. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89518 Physical Maturity Assessment Physical Maturity Assessment An examination of the following neonatal attributes: 1) skin texture; 2) lanugo; 3) plantar creases; 4) breast; 5) eyes and ears; 6) genitals, male; and 7) genitals, female. It is a subscore of the Dubowitz/Ballard Examination for Gestational Age. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81316 Physical Symmetry Physical Symmetry A physical attribute of visual balance and proportion between opposing structures. C25447 Characteristic NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C63481 Physiologic Testing Physiologic Testing The examination of variables concerning organism or bodily functions. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C41148 Placement Placement Position or arrangement, as of the teeth; the state of being placed or arranged, as the assignment of a person to a appropriate clinical study. C20189 Property or Attribute NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81297 Point in Time Test Given Point in Time Test Given The hour, minute, and/or second that an examination was administered. C25207 Time NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87110 Polydactyly Polydactyly A congenital abnormality characterized by more than 5 digits on a hand or foot. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87111 Poor Feeding Poor Feeding Occurs either when an infant shows no interest in feeding or when there is an inability to take in adequate nutrition. Poor feeding is a nonspecific symptom of many disorders, including neurological, genetic, structural, metabolic, and infectious diseases. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89519 Popliteal Angle Measurement Popliteal Angle Measurement An examination whereby the patient is placed supine, the hip is flexed 90 degrees, and the knee is extended until firm resistance is met. The popliteal angle is the angle from the tibia to the femur. This measurement is used to assess hamstring contracture in children with cerebral palsy. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25621 Postal Code Postal Code Any system designed to expedite the sorting and delivery of mail by assigning a series of alphanumeric codes to each delivery area. Also used to refer to any individual delivery area code. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C48531 Pound Pound The traditional unit of mass. By international agreement, one avoirdupois pound is equal to exactly 0.453 592 37 kilogram, 16 ounces, or 1.215 28 troy pounds. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C85021 Preeclampsia Preeclampsia A pregnancy-related disorder characterized by an increase in the blood pressure after the twentieth week of gestation, and by the presence of proteinuria. It may appear up to six weeks post-partum. It may lead to eclampsia with development of tonic-clonic seizures. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34941 Pregnancy Complication Pregnancy Complication The co-occurrence of pregnancy and a disease. The disease may precede or follow conception and it may or may not have a deleterious effect on the pregnant woman or fetus. C36284 Reproductive System Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C90491 Pregnancy Outcome Pregnancy Outcome Findings observed at the end of a pregnancy. C36284 Reproductive System Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87113 Premature Rupture of Membranes Premature Rupture of Membranes The condition when a patient who is beyond 37 weeks gestation presents with rupture of membranes prior to the onset of labor. Rupture of membranes is diagnosed by speculum vaginal examination of the cervix and vaginal cavity, which will show pooling of fluid in the vagina or leakage of fluid from the cervix. Preterm PROM (known as PPROM) refers to a patient who has not yet reached 37 weeks gestation and presents with rupture of membranes. C34941 Pregnancy Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89888 Preterm Neonatal Stage Preterm Neonatal Stage The period at birth when a newborn is born prior to the full gestational period. C89886 Neonatal Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C49642 Preterm Newborn Infant Preterm Newborn Infant An infant born prior to completion of the normal gestation period. C16731 Newborn NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C15843 Preventive Intervention Preventive Intervention Therapeutic, nutritional, environmental, social and or behavioral interventions at the societal, community, organizational or individual levels to reduce, modify or stop the course of a disease. C25218 Intervention or Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C20189 Property or Attribute Property or Attribute The distinguishing qualities or prominent aspect of a person, object, action, process, or substance. C89505 NICHD Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C87114 Proptosis Proptosis Abnormal protrusion of one or both eyes from the socket; causes include hyperthyroidism (particularly Graves disease); bleeding behind the eye; infection, inflammation, or tumors of the orbit; and vascular disorders. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C2893 Psychiatric Disorder Psychiatric Disorder Any deviation from the normal structure or function of the brain and a psychiatric condition, that results in an impairment of an individual's normal cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning, and is caused by physiological or psychosocial factors. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C87130 Pterygium Colli Pterygium Colli A congenital, usually bilateral, thick web-like fold of skin that extends from the acromion to the mastoid process. This deformity is associated with Turner Syndrome and Noonan Syndrome. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C49676 Pulse Rate Pulse Rate The rate of the pulse as observed in an artery, expressed as beats per minute. It can be measured at several anatomical sites, including the wrist, neck, temple, groin, behind the knees, or on top of the foot. C49672 Vital Signs NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87108 Pupils Equal Round and Reactive to Light and Accommodation Result Pupils Equal Round and Reactive to Light and Accommodation Result While performing an assessment of the eyes, the examiner notes whether the pupils are equal and round, reactive to light, and have the ability to accommodate. If all findings are normal, the abbreviation PERRLA is noted in the examiner's account of the physical examination. C77140 Clinical Test Result NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87107 Pupils Equal Round and Reactive to Light Result Pupils Equal Round and Reactive to Light Result While performing an assessment of the eyes, the examiner notes whether the pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light. If all findings are normal, the abbreviation PERRL is noted in the examiner's account of the physical examination. C77140 Clinical Test Result NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C17049 Race Race An arbitrary classification of a taxonomic group that is a division of a species. It usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species and is characterized by shared heredity, physical attributes and behavior, and in the case of humans, by common history, nationality, or geographic distribution. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C38013 Range Range The difference between the lowest and highest numerical values; the limits or scale of variation. C20181 Conceptual Entity NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C12390 Rectum Rectum The terminal portion of the gastrointestinal tract, extending from the rectosigmoid junction to the anal canal. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81283 Red Reflex Vision Test Red Reflex Vision Test An optic examination in which an ophthalmoscope or retinoscope is placed approximately 30cm from the eye to visualize whether a reddish hue is reflected from the retina. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C52582 Referral Referral Sending a patient from one practitioner to another for health care services. C25218 Intervention or Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81319 Reflex Irritability Score Reflex Irritability Score A component of the APGAR score, it is the numerical value assigned to the neonate's response to stimuli, such as a mild pinch. 0 = no reaction; 1 = grimace; 2 = grimace with a cough, sneeze, or vigorous cry. C73437 APGAR Score NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C64381 Regional Anesthesia Procedure Regional Anesthesia Procedure The administration of pharmaceutical agents intended to produce loss of sensation in a particular anatomical region. C15181 Anesthesia Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C50726 Regurgitation Regurgitation Flow in the opposite direction from normal, as the casting up of undigested food or gas from the stomach, or the backward flowing of blood into the heart, or between the chambers of the heart when a valve is incompetent. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C36284 Reproductive System Finding Reproductive System Finding Symptoms, physical examination results, and/or laboratory test results related to the reproductive system. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C20993 Research or Clinical Assessment Tool Clinical Assessment Tool Any one of several evaluation/assessment tools used to ascertain a patient's condition or diagnosis. C89505 NICHD Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C81284 Residential Telephone Number Residential Telephone Number The sequence of numbers or characters, that when dialed, connects to a particular residential telephone. C90492 Personal Information NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C49678 Respiratory Rate Respiratory Rate The rate of breathing (inhalation and exhalation) measured within in a unit time, usually expressed as breaths per minute. C49672 Vital Signs NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87116 Rhonchi Rhonchi An abnormal sound similar to snoring heard on auscultation of the bronchial airways, suggesting a partial obstruction due to thick secretions, a muscular spasm, or a neoplasm. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81285 Right Ear Right Ear The organ of hearing located on the right side of the head. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C17103 Risk Factor Risk Factor Any aspect of an individual's life, behavior, an environmental exposure, or an inborn or inherited characteristic that increases the likelihood of a disease, condition or injury. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C90498 Risk Factor Assessment Risk Factor Assessment A systematic gathering of information regarding the variables associated with an individual's increased risk of disease or infection. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81320 Rooting Reflex Rooting Reflex An involuntary, primal response in the neonate to search for the nipple when the cheek is touched. C81181 Infant Reflex NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87118 Sacral Dimple Sacral Dimple A sacral dimple, or pilonidal dimple, is a small hollow area or sinus present at birth and located just above the crease of the buttocks. In most cases, pilonidal dimples are benign and may just be accompanied by increased hair growth in the area. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81288 S-Beta Thalassemia S-Beta Thalassemia A disorder characterized by the body's inability to synthesize beta-globin chains, leading to the formation of abnormal hemoglobin and anemia. This inherited autosomal recessive blood disorder is caused by germline mutation of the HBB gene. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89521 Scarf Sign Scarf Sign When testing the newborn infant for neuromuscular maturity, the scarf sign test is carried out by drawing the newborn's arm across the chest to the opposite shoulder until resistance is felt. In term infants, the elbow should not cross the midline of the chest. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C78603 Scoliosis Scoliosis A congenital or acquired spine deformity characterized by lateral curvature of the spine. C89330 Developmental Disorder NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C2962 Seizure Seizure Sudden, involuntary skeletal muscular contractions of cerebral or brain stem origin. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C28421 Sex Sex The assemblage of physical properties or qualities by which male is distinguished from female; the physical difference between male and female; the distinguishing peculiarity of male or female. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25203 Shoulder Shoulder The region of the body between the neck and the upper arm. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81290 Shoulder Dystocia Shoulder Dystocia Abnormal labor or childbirth due to fetal shoulder obstruction in the vaginal canal. C81236 Birth Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81291 Sick Newborn Sick Newborn A neonate that is unwell. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34383 Sickle Cell Disease Sickle Cell Disease A blood disorder characterized by the appearance of sickle-shaped red blood cells and anemia. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87120 Single Palmar Crease Single Palmar Crease A single transverse palmar crease is found in 5% of newborns and is frequently inherited as a familial trait. However, single palmar creases can be associated with Down's syndrome and other genetic disorders, or with fetal alcohol syndrome. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87121 Situs Inversus Situs Inversus A congenital condition in which there is complete right-to-left reversal of the position of the major thoracic and abdominal organs (that is, they are arranged in a mirror image of the normal positioning). C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81321 Skin Color Score Skin Color Score A component of the APGAR score, it is the numerical value assigned to an assessment of the color of the skin of a neonate. 0 = pale blue; 1 = pink body and pale blue extremities; 2 = pink body and extremities. C73437 APGAR Score NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C73425 Sleep Sleep A natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended. C19988 Organismal Process NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C3376 Sleep Disorder Sleep Disorder A change from the patient's baseline sleeping pattern, either an increase or a decrease in the number of hours slept. This can also refer to alterations in the stages of sleep. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C29719 Smoking History Smoking History A record of an individual's background in regard to smoking tobacco. This would include such factors as start date, end date (if applicable), number of cigarette smoked, attempts to quit, and others. C18772 Personal Medical History NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C50746 Sneezing Sneezing A symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81292 Social History Social History Past events that occurred between individuals and/or their communities. C18772 Personal Medical History NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C34781 Spastic Diplegia Spastic Diplegia A type of cerebral palsy characterized by spasticity and hypertonia of the lower extremities bilaterally, particularly the legs, hips, and pelvis; this is the most common (70%) form of cerebral palsy. C89330 Developmental Disorder NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89520 Square Window Square Window When testing the newborn infant for neuromuscular maturity, the square window test measures wrist flexibility and resistance to extensor stretching, The examiner straightens the infant's fingers and applies gentle pressure on the dorsum of the hand, close to the fingers, and then estimates the angle between the palm of the hand and the forearm. C20993 Clinical Assessment Tool NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81322 Step Reflex Step Reflex An involuntary, primal response in the neonate to take brisk steps when the feet are placed on a surface whilst in a supported standing position. C81181 Infant Reflex NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C35040 Strabismus Strabismus Strabismus is the intermittent or constant misalignment of an eye so that its line of vision is not pointed at the same object as the other eye. Strabismus is caused by an imbalance in the extraocular muscles which control the positioning of the eyes. Strabismus is normal in newborns but should resolve by the time the baby is 6 months old. In older children with strabismus, the brain may learn to ignore the input from one eye, and this may lead to amblyopia, a potentially permanent decrease in vision in that eye if not corrected. C89338 Neurodevelopmental Disorder NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81293 Street Number Street Number The numeric or alphabetic identifier of a building on a thoroughfare. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81294 Submitting Facility Submitting Facility The hospital or medical institution that is submitting data or information. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C45306 Substance Substance A material with particular features. C12219 Anatomic Structure, System, or Substance NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81323 Sucking Reflex Sucking Reflex An involuntary, primal response in the neonate when a nipple is placed on an infant's lips. C81181 Infant Reflex NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C36172 Sweating Sweating The loss of a watery fluid, consisting mainly of sodium chloride and urea in solution, that is secreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C4876 Symptom Symptom Subjective evidence of disease perceived by the patient. C3367 Finding NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87125 Syndactyly Syndactyly A congenital condition characterized by webbing between the fingers and/or toes, joining the digits together. In rare cases, the joining of the fingers or toes may involve bony fusion between the digits. Common causes include Down Syndrome and hereditary syndactyly. C2849 Congenital Abnormality NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C16847 Technique Technique A practiced and regimented skill or series of actions. C89505 NICHD Terminology NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C40978 Telephone Number Telephone Number A sequence of decimal digits (0-9) that is used for identifying a destination telephone line or other device in a telephone network. C90492 Personal Information NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25206 Temperature Temperature A measure of the average kinetic energy of a system of particles. Temperature may be quantified, in the context of thermodynamics, as the potential of one system to transfer thermal energy to another system until both systems reach a state of thermal equilibrium. C25447 Characteristic NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C21514 Temporal Qualifier Temporal Qualifier Terms used to indicate units of time or other terms associated with time. C20181 Conceptual Entity NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C49236 Therapeutic Procedure Therapeutic Procedure An action or administration of therapeutic agents to produce an effect that is intended to alter or stop a pathologic process. C25218 Intervention or Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C12799 Thorax Thorax The division of the body lying between the neck and the abdomen. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C85189 Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Thyroglossal Duct Cyst A congenital benign cyst arising from the remnants of the thyroglossal duct. It is usually located in the midline of the neck. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C64813 Thyrotropin Measurement Thyrotropin Measurement A quantitative measurement of the amount of thyrotropin present in a sample. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25207 Time Time The continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past. C21514 Temporal Qualifier NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C89342 Toddler Toddler A child that is approximately between 12 and 18 months of age. C42708 Child NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C89890 Toddler Stage Toddler Stage The period of life between 13 months and 2 years of age. C89345 Child Life Stage NICHD Newborn Pediatric Terminology C33788 Toe Toe One of the terminal digits of the foot. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81324 Tonic Neck Reflex Tonic Neck Reflex An involuntary, primal response in the neonate in which the arm extends to follow the infant's gaze, while the opposing arm and leg flex inward. C81181 Infant Reflex NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81298 Total Body Length Total Body Length The total linear extent of the body. C25447 Characteristic NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C74794 Total Thyroxine Measurement Total Thyroxine Measurement The determination of the amount of free and bound thyroxine present in a sample. C25294 Laboratory Procedure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81325 Transferase Deficient Galactosemia Transferase Deficient Galactosemia A disorder characterized by the body's inability to metabolize galactose. This type of galactosemia is caused by germline mutations in the GALT gene which leads to the inhibition in the activity of the enzyme galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase. C34816 Congenital Metabolic Disorder NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C38038 Tremor Tremor The shaking movement of the whole body or just a certain part of it, often caused by problems of the neurons responsible for muscle action. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C17230 Ultrasound Imaging Ultrasound Imaging A technique in which high-frequency sound waves are bounced off internal organs and the echo pattern is converted into a 2 dimensional picture of the structures beneath the transducer. C16847 Technique NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87126 Umbilical Cord Prolapse Umbilical Cord Prolapse An obstetric emergency when the umbilical cord is pushed into the vagina ahead of the baby and becomes compressed, cutting off the flow of blood to the baby. C81236 Birth Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C12326 Undescended Testis Undescended Testis The failure of one or both testes of a male fetus to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum during the late part of pregnancy. If not surgically corrected in early childhood, males may be at increased risk for testicular cancer later in life. C89328 Pediatric Disease or Disorder or Condition NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C25709 Unit of Measure Unit of Measure A named quantity in terms of which other quantities are measured or specified, used as a standard measurement of like kinds. C20189 Property or Attribute NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C77606 Unit per Gram Unit per Gram An arbitrary unit of substance content expressed in unit(s) per gram. C25709 Unit of Measure NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C30010 US State US State One of the fifty states which is a member of the federation known as the United States of America. Other US geographic areas, such as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, are essentially equivalent to State when used in an address. C16495 Demographics NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81300 Vacuum Assisted Vaginal Delivery Vacuum Assisted Vaginal Delivery The method referring to the delivery of a fetus through the vaginal canal with assistance of a vacuum extractor device. C81179 Method of Delivery NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81301 Vaginal Assisted Delivery Vaginal Assisted Delivery The method referring to the use of medical devices such as vacuum extractor or forceps to assist with the delivery of a fetus. C81179 Method of Delivery NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81302 Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Vaginal Birth after Cesarean The method referring to the delivery of a fetus through the vaginal canal after the mother has had a cesarean delivery with a previous pregnancy. C81179 Method of Delivery NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81303 Vaginal Delivery Vaginal Delivery The method referring to the delivery of a fetus through the vaginal canal. C81179 Method of Delivery NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87127 Vasa Previa Vasa Previa A serious condition in which blood vessels of the umbilical cord or the placenta cross the entrance to the birth canal, beneath the fetus; this can lead to rapid fetal blood loss during labor and delivery if the blood vessels tear as the cervix dilates and the membranes rupture. C81236 Birth Complication NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C81184 Vernier Caliper Vernier Caliper A medical device that is a combination of ruler and caliper that can measure the distance between two points. The configuration of this device permits the measurement of internal dimensions. C62103 Device NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C12998 Vertebral Column Vertebral Column A series of bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues reaching from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The vertebral column forms the axis of the skeleton and encloses as well as protects the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. C32221 Body Part NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C49672 Vital Signs Vital Signs A character or string that represents the vital signs examination. C25598 Observation NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C943 Vitamin K Vitamin K The term vitamin K refers to a group of chemically similar fat-soluble compounds called naphthoquinones: vitamin K1 (phytonadione) is found in plants and is the primary source of vitamin K for humans through dietary consumption, vitamin K2 compounds (menaquinones) are made by bacteria in the human gut, and vitamin K3 (menadione) is a water-soluble preparation available for adults only. Vitamin K is necessary for the liver to produce the coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X, as well as the clotting factors protein C, protein S, and protein Z; vitamin K deficiency can result in deficiencies of these coagulation factors and excess bleeding. An injection of vitamin K is routinely given to newborn infants to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding, also known as hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Vitamin K deficiency is rare in adults but may result from chronic malnutrition or an inability to absorb dietary vitamins. C45306 Substance NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87128 Watery Stool Watery Stool Frequent, loose, and watery stools are noted in most infants, even if they are fed formula, until they are six to eight weeks old; after that, the stools become firmer and less frequent. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87129 Weak Breathing Weak Breathing Shallow inhalations and exhalations that indicate respiratory distress. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C78718 Wheezing Wheezing A symptom and a finding during physical examination, characterized by a high-pitched, whistling sound during breathing. It results from the narrowing or obstruction of the respiratory airways. The most common causes of wheezing are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, tracheobronchitis, and pulmonary edema. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C87131 Yawning Yawning An involuntary deep inhalation with the mouth open, often a sign of drowsiness or boredom. C4876 Symptom NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology C49488 Yes Yes The affirmative response to a question. C25180 Indicator NICHD Newborn Screening Terminology