Fetal Viability

The potential of the FETUS to survive outside the UTERUS after birth, natural or induced. Fetal viability depends largely on the FETAL ORGAN MATURITY, and environmental conditions.

Year introduced: 1978

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Tree Number(s): G07.280, G07.345.500.325.235.875, G08.686.220

MeSH Unique ID: D005328

Entry Terms:

• Viability, Fetal

Previous Indexing:

• Fetus (1966-1977)

See Also:

• Fetal Death

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Fetal Viability

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Physiological Phenomena
Growth and Development
Morphogenesis
Embryonic and Fetal Development
Fetal Development
Fetal Viability

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Fetal Viability