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fetoplacental unit |
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fetoplacental pertaining to the fetus and placenta. fetoplacental unit the fetus and the placenta as a single physiological unit; the conceptus. fetoplacental unit Obstetrics A functional compartment responsible for synthesizing hormones that maintain pregnancy. See Estriol. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In addition, periodontal disease may be an independent risk factor for preterm labor: Postulated mechanisms include translocation of periodontal pathogens to the fetoplacental unit and action of a periodontal reservoir of lipopolysaccharides or inflammatory mediators (McGaw 2002). |
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