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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