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large for gestational age
An infant whose birth weight exceeds the 90th percentile for their gestational age, often abbreviated as LGA.
Full Definition
Large for gestational age (LGA) describes newborns whose birth weight is above the 90th percentile for their specific gestational age when compared to standard growth charts. This condition is often associated with maternal diabetes, genetic factors, or maternal obesity. LGA infants may face complications including birth trauma, hypoglycemia, and increased risk of childhood obesity and diabetes.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as LGA; ensure consistency in abbreviation usage within documents.
In Context
- "The large for gestational age infant required glucose monitoring due to maternal gestational diabetes." — nursing assessment
- "LGA classification was based on birth weight of 4.2 kg at 38 weeks gestation." — medical record entry
Also known as
LGA
macrosomic infant
Contrasted with
small for gestational age
appropriate for gestational age
Don't confuse with
macrosomia
appropriate for gestational age