| fetofetal transfusion | <biology>Passage of blood from one foetus to another via an arteriovenous communication or other shunt, in a monozygotic twin pregnancy. It results in anaemia in one twin and polycythemia in the other. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| fetoglobulins | One of a number of proteins found in foetal blood of unknown function. Alpha-fetoglobulins occurs in small amounts in normal adults and in larger amounts in the foetus and pregnant mother, especially in the second trimester; elevated levels are also detected in adult patients with liver disease and neoplasms. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fetography | Radiography of the foetus in utero, using contrast medium; an obsolete technique. Compare: amniography. Origin: L. Fetus + G. Grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
| fetology | Synonym: foetal medicine. Origin: L. Fetus + G. Logos, study (05 Mar 2000) |
| fetomaternal transfusion | <biology> Transplacental passage of foetal blood into the circulation of the maternal organism. (12 Dec 1998) |
| fetometry | Estimation of the size of the foetus, especially of its head, prior to delivery. Origin: L. Fetus + G. Metron, measure (05 Mar 2000) |
| fetopathy | A morbid condition in the embryo or foetus. Synonym: fetopathy. Origin: embryo-+ G. Pathos, disease (05 Mar 2000) |
| fetoplacental | Relating to the foetus and its placenta. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fetoproteins | Foetal proteins found in small amounts in adults in the following forms: (05 Mar 2000) |
| fetor | A very offensive odour. Origin: L. An offensive smell, fr. Feteo, to stink (05 Mar 2000) |
| fetor hepaticus | A peculiar odour to the breath in persons with severe liver disease; caused by volatile aromatic substances that accumulate in the blood and urine due to defective hepatic metabolism. Synonym: liver breath. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fetor oris | <symptom> Bad breath. Causes include smoking, poor dental hygiene, alcoholism, throat infection, dental infection, sinusitis, lung infection, gum disease, impacted tooth and a foreign body in the nose (children). Regular dental flossing and brushing can reduce this problem. (13 Nov 1997) |
| fetoscope | <instrument> There are two types of fetoscopes: one is a fibreoptic scope for looking directly at the foetus within the uterus; the other is a stethescope designed for listening to the foetal heart beat. (12 Dec 1998) |
| fetoscopy | A technique for looking directly at the foetus within the uterus (using a fetoscope). (12 Dec 1998) |