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Age of Viability


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From The Biology of Prenatal Development.Buy Now

Script: Pânã la 21 sau 22 de sãptãmâni dupã fertilizare, plãmânii capãtã abilitatea de a respira aer. Aceasta este consideratã vârsta de viabilitate deoarece supravieţuirea în afara uterului devine posibilã pentru unii feţi.

All ages referenced to fertilization, not last menstrual period. One month = 4 weeks.
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