intrauterine growth restriction

synonym: intrauterine growth retardation
initialism: IUGR
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10863

Subnormal, poor growth of the fetus.

Note: Growth restriction can be due to maternal or fetal causes, as well as to malnutrition and toxic exposures.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 770 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'intrauterine growth restriction' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10863 RIS BibTex EndNote
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