Oligohydramnios is ________
A) increased volume of amniotic fluid
B) decreased volume of amniotic fluid
C) incorrect placement of the placenta
D) dystocia
B
Explanation: A) Olig/o- means "scanty or few," not increased.
B) Correct! Olig/o- means "scanty or few" and -amnios means "amniotic fluid."
C) This describes placenta previa, not oligohydramnios.
D) This is a condition of difficult labor, not oligohydramnios.
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