Oligohydramnios usually associated with absence of both kidneys
Not usually. The defect that causes spina bifida is not related to the causes of oligohydramnios.
low amniotic fluid. You should have between 10-20cm of fluid. Less than that can be considered oligohydramnios
Birth Day - 2000 Oligohydramnios was released on: USA: 24 December 2002
Oligohydramnios occurs when a pregnant woman does not have enough amniotic fluid. It can cause improper development of the fetus. It is not a healthy condition.
The kidneys are part of the excretory system.
In current obstetrical practice, polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios are usually detected during a routine prenatal ultrasound
The kidneys are part of the excretory system.
An Organ
The kidneys produce urine, which is stored in the urinary bladder until excretion.
A nephrotoxin is one that is toxic to - generally damaging to - the kidneys. The prefix nephro- means it is related to kidneys.
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Our crack team of specialists thinks it means "related to kidneys".