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Investigative Techniques > Fetal Research
Natural Science Disciplines > Science > Research > Biomedical Research > Fetal Research

Preferred term

Fetal Research  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Experimentation, Fetal
  • Fetal Experimentation

Note

  • mammalian only; IM for ethical, legal, moral, social, or religious aspects of research on fetuses; do not routinely add for research involving fetuses; X ref Fetal Cell Research: coord with specific type of cell

Scope note

  • Experimentation on, or using the organs or tissues from, a human or other mammalian conceptus in the postembryonic period, after the major structures have been outlined. In humans, this corresponds to the period from the third month after fertilization until birth.

History note

  • 2003; use RESEARCH 1996-2002; for FETAL TISSUE RESEARCH use RESEARCH 1995-2002

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D033042

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