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Research Terms/Definitions – V

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Viable Fetus:  The fetus, after delivery, is able to survive to the point of independently maintaining heartbeat and respiration, given the benefit of available medical therapy.  If the fetus is viable, it is a child and may be involved in research to the extent permissible.

Voluntarism:  The expression of authentic choice in the  absence of coercion.