Condition
Placental dysfunction
David Cohen, M.D.Published 30 April 20051 min read
Key points
- The placenta is the structure that brings oxygen and nutrients to a fetus, and gets rid of carbon dioxide and other wastes.
- Placental insufficiency is an abnormal condition of pregnancy, in which the placenta, its membranes, or the umbilical cord develop abnormally and affect the growth of the fetus.
Alternative names
Placental insufficiency
Definition
The placenta is the structure that brings oxygen and nutrients to a fetus, and gets rid of carbon dioxide and other wastes. Placental insufficiency is an abnormal condition of pregnancy, in which the placenta, its membranes, or the umbilical cord develop abnormally and affect the growth of the fetus.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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