Perinatology
"Perinatology" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The branch of medicine dealing with the fetus and infant during the perinatal period. The perinatal period begins with the twenty-eighth week of gestation and ends twenty-eight days after birth. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D010500
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H02.403.670.500
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Perinatology" by people in Profiles.
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Lewis T. ECI biocommentary. Pediatr Res. 2019 04; 85(5):586.
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Brown SD, Lyerly AD, Little MO, Lantos JD. Paediatrics-based fetal care: unanswered ethical questions. Acta Paediatr. 2008 Dec; 97(12):1617-9.