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Meaning of fetal death
The primary meaning of "fetal death" refers to the death of a fetus before birth.
Etymology of fetal death
The term "fetal" comes from the Latin word "fetus," meaning "young one" or "offspring."
The word "death" comes from Old English "death," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "dauthiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dhe-" meaning "to die."
Synonyms
stillbirth
miscarriage
prenatal death
intrauterine death
fetal demise
fetal loss
pregnancy loss
spontaneous abortion
missed abortion
embryonic death
fetal mortality
perinatal death
neonatal death
infant mortality
maternal death
reproductive loss
gestational death
congenital death
birth asphyxia
fetal asphyxia
intrauterine fetal death
pregnancy termination
fetal wastage
embryonic mortality
prenatal mortality
Definitions
- Fetal death refers to the death of a fetus after the 20th to 28th week of gestation, depending on the jurisdiction.
- * It can also be defined as the death of a fetus at any stage of gestation, including embryonic death.
Usage Examples
- The doctor had to inform the parents of the fetal death due to complications during pregnancy.
- * Fetal death can occur due to various factors, including maternal health issues, placental problems, or genetic abnormalities.
Antonyms
live birth
successful pregnancy
healthy delivery
normal gestation
fetal viability
pregnancy continuation
birth survival
neonatal survival
infant survival
maternal health
reproductive success
fetal development
embryonic growth
gestational progression