Medical Definition of Intrauterine growth retardation
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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
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