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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. reproductive disorders
  5. pregnancy complications
  6. fetal macrosomia
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. reproductive disorders
  5. pregnancy complications
  6. fetal macrosomia

Preferred term

fetal macrosomia

Type

  • Organism

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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