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fetal

[feet-l] / ˈfit l /
ADJECTIVE
prenatal
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On her third visit, as Crain’s condition deteriorated, a doctor did not send Crain to the intensive care unit until he could confirm fetal demise with two ultrasounds.

From Salon Apr. 20, 2026

Particulate matter from fossil fuel emissions is also linked to cardiovascular events and negative effects on maternal fetal health.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 23, 2026

He was right: There was something eerily peaceful about the grid of women folded in fetal position.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

Congenital toxoplasmosis remains a serious concern when infection occurs for the first time during pregnancy, as it can result in severe fetal complications.

From Science Daily Jan. 27, 2026

She curled into a fetal position and lay still, her thumb back in her mouth.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen




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