Fetal viability
Fetal Viability
Fetal viability (/ˈfiːtəl vaɪəˈbɪlɪti/) refers to the ability of a fetus to survive outside the uterus.
Etymology
The term "fetal viability" is derived from the Latin words "fetus" meaning offspring and "viabilis" meaning capable of living.
Definition
Fetal viability is a term used to refer to the point in pregnancy when it is possible for the fetus to survive outside the womb. This is typically around the 24th week of gestation, although it can vary depending on a number of factors including the quality of medical care.
Related Terms
- Gestation: The period of time between conception and birth during which the fetus develops in the uterus.
- Premature birth: A birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy.
- Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU): A specialized unit of a hospital that provides intensive care for premature and sick newborns.
- Perinatal: Pertaining to the period immediately before and after birth, usually from the 28th week of gestation to the 7th day after birth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fetal viability
- Wikipedia's article - Fetal viability
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