fetal abnormality
collocation in Englishmeaningsoffetalandabnormality
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fetal
adjective
uk/ˈfiː.təl/us/ˈfiː.t̬əl/
relating to a fetus (= a young human being or animal ...
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abnormality
noun[C or U]
uk/ˌæb.nɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/us/ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ə.t̬i/
something abnormal, usually in ...
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(Definition offetalandabnormalityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Raised maternal serum alphafetoprotein in the absence offetalabnormality- placental findings.
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Also, the assumed racial difference infetalabnormalitywould have to be equalized quite suddenly at week 20 for the environmental hypothesis to be maintained.
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By inserting a cerclage at this gestation, clinicians may perform an ultrasound scan prior to the procedure to excludefetalabnormalityand determine viability.
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Diagnostic procedures may identify the specific etiology for thefetalabnormality, which improves the possibilities for genetic counseling.
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Parents worry even when the identifiedfetalabnormalityis mild and is considered by professionals to have no prognostic meaning.
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Where there is evidence of seriousfetalabnormalitysome pregnant women do not seek medical advice until after 24 weeks.
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This pathological finding has been chosen as an indicator to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of detection of gross fetal abnormalities by routine ultrasound.
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It may seem more plausible to posit little racial difference in fetal abnormalities at the 4th week.
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Fetal abnormalities may have an effect on the prognosis of the child (birth and early treatment cannot be planned optimally).
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A genuine moral dilemma was identified during the ethical evaluation of screening for fetal abnormalities.
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The reported false-positive rate varies across studies because of differences in study design, populations, and definitions of fetal abnormalities.
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Prediction of lung hypoplasia when fetal abnormalities are suspected remains challenging.
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In relation to screening for fetal abnormalities, the report highlights the need for proper counselling to be provided, and recommends that providers review current arrangements.
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The contribution and value of ultrasonography on the prenatal diagnosis of fetal abnormalities is controversial.
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The policy process lasted three years, and the methods to screen for fetal abnormalities will be unified after a further 3 years.
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Decision analysis modeling to calculate the cost-effectiveness of ultrasound screening for fetal abnormalities showed one scan in the second trimester to be a clear reference case.
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Amniocentesis is the most widely used method for detecting fetal abnormalities.
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Researchers developed an acoustic holography technique that allows medical personnel to view internal organs without an operation, detect fetal abnormalities, and locate blood clots.
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A congenital malformation, it most often occurs secondary to other fetal abnormalities that interfere with normal development of the lungs.
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