Phenomena and Processes

Fetal Movement

Physical activity of the FETUS in utero. Gross or fine fetal body movement can be monitored by the mother, PALPATION, or ULTRASONOGRAPHY.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Physical activity of the FETUS in utero. Gross or fine fetal body movement can be monitored by the mother, PALPATION, or ULTRASONOGRAPHY.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Fetal Activity
  • Fetal Activities
  • Fetal Movements

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

85

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Previous Indexing

  • Fetus/PH (1966-1984)
  • Movement (1966-1984)

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Tree Numbers

  1. G07.345.500w.325w.235.374w
  2. G08.686.784w.170w.157.374w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fetal Movement. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005324. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005324
  2. Fetal Movement. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetal_movement
  3. Fetal Movement. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5445906