Medical Definition Of A Fetus

Fetus Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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: a young animal while in the body of its mother or in the egg especially in the later stages of development especially : a developing human being in the uterus from usually two months after pregnancy occurs to birth compare embryo sense 1 Medical Definition …

Fetus | definition of Fetus by Medical dictionary

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fetus (fē′təs) n. pl. fe·tuses 1. The unborn young of a viviparous vertebrate having a basic structural resemblance to the adult animal. 2. In humans, the unborn young from the end …

Embryo vs. Fetus: What’s the Difference? - Healthline

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Foetus | definition of foetus by Medical dictionary

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, pl. fetuses ( fē'tŭs, -ĕz) 1. The unborn young of a viviparous animal after it has taken form in the uterus. 2. In humans, the product of conception from the end of the eighth week to the …

Fetus - Definition, Stages and Development | Biology …

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The fetus is considered to be full-term at approximately 38 weeks (between 36 and 40 weeks) of pregnancy (shown below). While …

Standard Terminology for Fetal, Infant, and Perinatal …

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A fetus is defined from 8 weeks after conception until term while in the uterus. An infant is live born and younger than 365 days of age. Challenges in consistent definitions of fetal and infant death mostly …

What is the difference between an embryo, a fetus, and a …

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The fetus prepares for the transition by producing hormones (such as cortisol, adrenaline, and thyroid hormones) that will surge at birth, allowing the newborn to quickly begin maintaining normal blood sugar …

Medical Definition of Fetus - MedicineNet

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Fetus: An unborn offspring, from the embryo stage (the end of the eighth week after conception, when the major structures have formed) until birth. CONTINUE …

Standard Terminology for Fetal, Infant, and Perinatal …

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A fetus is defined from 8 weeks after conception until term while in the uterus. Fetal death is defined as death before the complete expulsion or extraction from the …

Baby, Newborn, Infant, and Toddler Definitions

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Definitions Newborn usually refers to a baby from birth to about 2 months of age. Infants can be considered children anywhere from birth to 1 year old. Baby can be used to refer to any child from birth to …