fetal distress

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Definition of fetal distress in English English dictionary

an abnormal condition of a fetus; usually discovered during pregnancy and characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm

Related Terms

fetal distress syndrome

An abnormal condition of a fetus during gestation or at the time of delivery, marked by altered heart rate or rhythm and leading to compromised blood flow or changes in blood chemistry

foetal distress

condition in which a foetus is in danger due to breathing problems

Hyphenation

fe·tal dis·tress

Turkish pronunciation

fitıl dîstres

Pronunciation

/ˈfētəl dəˈstres/ /ˈfiːtəl dɪˈstrɛs/