Medical Definition of Intrauterine growth retardation

1. Definition: less than 10th percentile for gestational age, usually not detectable before 32-34 weeks (maximal foetal growth), incidence: 3-7% of all deliveries, 12-47% of twin pregnancies complications: increased risk for perinatal asphysia, meconium aspiration, electrolyte imbalance from metabolic acidosis, polycythemia, 6-8 fold increase for intrapartum and neonatal death see also: IUGR: aetiology, IUGR: phenotypes, foetal doppler study, biophysical profile (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intrauterine Growth Retardation

intratumoral
intratumorally
intratumoural
intratympanic
intraunion
intraurban
intraurethral
intrauterine
intrauterine amputation
intrauterine contraceptive device
intrauterine contraceptive devices
intrauterine device expulsion
intrauterine devices
intrauterine fracture
intrauterine growth retardation (current term)
intrauterine pneumonia
intrauterine transfusion
intravacuolar
intravagal glomus
intravalley
intravalvular
intravasation
intravasations
intravascular

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