calcified fetus
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lithopedion — lith·o·pe·di·on .lith ə pē dē .än n a fetus calcified in the body of the mother * * * litho·pe·di·on (lith″o peґde on) [L. lithopaedium, from Gr. lithos stone + paidion child] a dead fetus that has become stony or petrified in utero; called … Medical dictionary
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endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
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Diabetes mellitus and pregnancy — For women with diabetes mellitus, pregnancy can present some particular challenges for both mother and child. If the woman who is pregnant has diabetes, it can cause early labor, birth defects, and very large babies. Planning in advance is… … Wikipedia
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