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    In utero Drug Withdrawal

    Definition 1

    Drug withdrawal symptoms in a fetus following maternal discontinuation or reduction of use of one or more addictive substance(s) that have caused fetal physiological dependence. (NCI Thesaurus)

    Definition 2

    A substance-abuse withdrawal syndrome in a fetus following maternal discontinuation or reduction of use of one or more addictive substance(s) that have caused fetal physiological dependence. Signs and symptoms are characteristic of withdrawal syndromes and may affect fetal growth. (NICHD)




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