Definition of Foetal movement

1. Noun. Motion of a fetus within the uterus (usually detected by the 16th week of pregnancy).

Exact synonyms: Fetal Movement
Generic synonyms: Motility, Motion, Move, Movement
Category relationships: Gestation, Maternity, Pregnancy

Medical Definition of Foetal movement

1. Movement of the foetus in the womb perceived by the mother and felt by palpation of the abdomen. The first foetal movements felt by the mother during pregnancy (quickening) are usually between18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. (08 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Foetal Movement

foetal habitus
foetal haemoglobin
foetal heart
foetal heart rate
foetal hydantoin syndrome
foetal hydrops
foetal inclusion
foetal macrosomia
foetal medicine
foetal membrane
foetal membranes
foetal monitor
foetal monitoring
foetal mortality rate
foetal movement (current term)
foetal movement (current term)
foetal organ maturity
foetal ovoid
foetal placenta
foetal resorption
foetal reticularis
foetal souffle
foetal tachycardia
foetal tissue transplantation
foetal trimethadione syndrome
foetal viability
foetal warfarin syndrome
foetal zone
foetid
foetider

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