Fetal Medicine Glossary

A fluid-filled sac in the fetal neck region associated with lymphatic system abnormalities and chromosomal disorders.

Type of twin pregnancy where each fetus has its own separate placenta and amniotic sac.

Numerical parameters calculated from Doppler waveform analysis to assess vascular resistance and blood flow patterns.

Estimated Fetal Weight - calculated measurement derived from ultrasound biometrics to assess fetal growth.

Calculated prediction of fetal weight based on ultrasound biometric measurements, used to assess fetal growth and plan d...

Statistical ranking of fetal weight compared to population norms for gestational age.

Ex utero intrapartum treatment - specialized delivery technique for fetuses with airway obstruction.

Condition of reduced fetal red blood cell count or hemoglobin levels requiring specialized monitoring.

Invasive diagnostic procedure to obtain fetal blood through percutaneous umbilical cord sampling for genetic or hematolo...

Abnormally slow fetal heart rate, typically defined as sustained rate below 110 beats per minute.

Death of the fetus in utero, also known as intrauterine fetal death or stillbirth after 20 weeks.

Specialized ultrasound examination focusing on detailed evaluation of fetal cardiac anatomy and function.

A glycoprotein found at the maternal-fetal interface, used as a biomarker to predict preterm delivery risk.

Enlargement of the fetal thyroid gland visible on prenatal ultrasound, potentially affecting delivery and neonatal care.

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in fetal tissues and serous cavities, indicating severe fetal compromise.

Advanced imaging technique using magnetic fields to provide detailed soft tissue visualization of fetal anatomy when ult...

A specialized clinical unit providing comprehensive prenatal diagnosis and treatment services for complex fetal conditio...

Procedure to reduce the number of fetuses in a multiple pregnancy to improve outcomes.

Abnormally fast fetal heart rate, typically defined as sustained rate above 160 beats per minute.

Minimally invasive procedure using a thin telescope to visualize and treat the fetus in utero.

Femur Length - measurement of the fetal thigh bone used for gestational age assessment and growth evaluation.

A congenital abdominal wall defect where intestines protrude through an opening beside the umbilicus without a covering...

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in fetal tissues and body cavities.

Death of a fetus in the uterus after 20 weeks of gestation, also known as stillbirth.