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Polyhydramnios

A condition of abnormally high AMNIOTIC FLUID volume, such as greater than 2,000 ml in the LAST TRIMESTER and usually diagnosed by ultrasonographic criteria (AMNIOTIC FLUID INDEX). It is associated with maternal DIABETES MELLITUS; MULTIPLE PREGNANCY; CHROMOSOMAL DISORDERS; and congenital abnormalities.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): C12.050.703.610

MeSH Unique ID: D006831

Entry Terms:

  • Hydramnios

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