Condition
Obstetric Labor, Premature
Urology / Fertility
Overview
Onset of OBSTETRIC LABOR before term (TERM BIRTH) but usually after the FETUS has become viable. In humans, it occurs sometime during the 29th through 38th week of PREGNANCY. TOCOLYSIS inhibits premature labor and can prevent the BIRTH of premature infants (INFANT, PREMATURE).
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Quick facts about Obstetric Labor, Premature
- Topic type
- Condition
- Category
- Urology / Fertility
- MeSH classification
- C12.050.703.420.491
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.