fetal

fetal Definition

fe·tal (fēt′'l)

adjective

of, pertaining to, or like a fetus

fetal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

abnormality: Fetal heart abnormalities were observed in all cases in which the uterus ruptured during labor.
distress: Fetal distress due to hypoxia is a major risk.
malformation: Terminations of pregnancy for fetal malformations are included in the registry.
globin: Human fetal beta globins G and A gamma from Shen, Slightom and Smithies, Cell 26; 191-203.
valvuloplasty: Percutaneous fetal balloon valvuloplasty for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum New NICE guideline.
hypoxia: The natural course of chronic fetal hypoxia is slow.

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