Fetus

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At 10 weeks after a pregnant woman's last menstrual period, the embryo has developed most major body structures. From this point until birth, the growing baby is called a fetus.

Author:Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Medical Review:Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated: 05/25/2007

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