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Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Hungry for an Answer

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Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) has been defined in several ways, but in general describes a condition in which the fetus exhibits poor growth in utero. This complication of pregnancy poses a significant public health burden as well as increased morbidity and mortality for the offspring. In human IUGR, alteration in fetal glucose and insulin homeostasis occurs in an effort to conserve energy and survive at the expense of fetal growth in an environment of inadequate nutrient provision

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English

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LITERATURE

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Obstetrics & Gynecology

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journal physiology online 2019 (202.158.123.042)

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