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... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > physiology > physiological processes > ageing > gestational age
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > biology > physiology > physiological processes > ageing > gestational age
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > physiology > physiological processes > ageing > gestational age
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiology > epidemiological concepts > gestational age
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiology > medical care and research > gestational age

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gestational age  

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  • Gestational age is the time period in which the fetus grows inside the uterus. Measured in weeks, gestational age has implications for the fetus's growth, as well as cognitive and physical development. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Gestational Age]

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