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Fetal Blood
Medical Definition: | Blood of the fetus. Exchange of nutrients and waste between the fetal and maternal blood occurs via the PLACENTA. The cord blood is blood contained in the umbilical vessels (UMBILICAL CORD) at the time of delivery. |
Also Called: | Cord Blood |
Previously Indexed: | Umbilical Cord (1966-1974) |
Fetal Blood Medical Definitions and Terms
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