Fetal resorption
Fetal Resorption
Fetal resorption (pronunciation: /ˈfiːtəl rɪˈzɔːrʃən/) is a phenomenon that occurs when a pregnancy fails early after implantation, and the fetus is reabsorbed by the mother's body.
Etymology
The term "fetal resorption" is derived from the Latin words 'fetus', meaning offspring, and 'resorptio', meaning to suck back in.
Definition
Fetal resorption is a process in which a mammalian fetus is reabsorbed by the mother's body during pregnancy. This can occur due to various reasons such as genetic abnormalities, maternal stress, or inadequate maternal nutrition.
Related Terms
- Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing offspring within the female body.
- Implantation: The stage of pregnancy at which the embryo adheres to the wall of the uterus.
- Fetus: The unborn offspring from the end of the 8th week after conception (when the major structures have formed) until birth.
- Mammal: A warm-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that is distinguished by the possession of hair or fur, females that secrete milk for the nourishment of the young, and (typically) the birth of live young.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fetal resorption
- Wikipedia's article - Fetal resorption
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