Fetal Age (Noun)
Meaning
The age of an embryo counting from the time of fertilization.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- A pregnancy test is typically accurate if taken after the fetal age of about 3-4 weeks from fertilization.
- Determining the fetal age of the embryo helps doctors predict the expected due date and assess fetal development.
- Ultrasound imaging can accurately determine fetal age from as early as 5-6 weeks of gestation.
- In most cases, the first ultrasound is performed when the fetal age is between 7-10 weeks from fertilization.
- Healthcare providers usually track fetal age from the time of fertilization, rather than from the start of the last menstrual period.