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fetal macrosomia
Subclass of:
Complications of Diabetes Mellitus;
Pregnancy in Diabetics;
Gestational Diabetes;
Fetal Diseases;
Birth Weight
Definitions related to fetal macrosomia:
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A condition of fetal overgrowth leading to a large-for-gestational-age FETUS. It is defined as BIRTH WEIGHT greater than 4,000 grams or above the 90th percentile for population and sex-specific growth curves. It is commonly seen in GESTATIONAL DIABETES; PROLONGED PREGNANCY; and pregnancies complicated by pre-existing diabetes mellitus.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A fetus exceeding 4500 grams.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A fetus whose estimated weight exceeds 4500 grams.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The term "fetal macrosomia" is used to describe a newborn who's much larger than average.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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