fetal aspiration syndrome

fe·tal as·pi·ra·tion syn·drome

a syndrome resulting from uterine aspiration of amniotic fluid and meconium by the fetus, usually caused by hypoxia and often leading to aspiration pneumonia.

Synonym(s): meconium aspiration syndrome

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fe·tal as·pi·ra·tion syn·drome

(fē'tăl as'pir-ā'shŭn sin'drōm)

A manifestation resulting from aspiration of amnionic fluid and meconium by the fetus, usually caused by hypoxia and often leading to aspiration pneumonia.
Synonym(s): meconium aspiration syndrome.

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