Fetal Medicine Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Fetal Goiter
Enlargement of the fetal thyroid gland visible on prenatal ultrasound, potentially affecting delivery and neonatal care.
uterine atony
Failure of the uterine muscle to contract adequately after delivery, leading to postpartum hemorrhage.
vasa previa
Condition where unprotected fetal blood vessels cross the cervical os ahead of the presenting part, creating risk of ves...
velamentous cord insertion
Abnormal umbilical cord attachment where vessels insert into the membranes rather than directly into the placental disc.
ventriculomegaly
Enlargement of the fetal brain ventricles detected on ultrasound examination.