Definitions

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to both mother and fetus
  • adjective Passing between mother and fetus

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Examples

  • FcRn, plays an essential role in the maternofetal transfer of gamma-globulin in humans.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Karen May et al. 2009

  • Shiraki K, Hirano K, Nagata I (1997) Detection of maternofetal transfusion by placental alkaline phosphatase levels.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Karen May et al. 2009

  • Sager R, Kuhn P, Nicolaides KH, Schneider H (1996) Evolution of maternofetal transport of immunoglobulins during human pregnancy.

    PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Karen May et al. 2009

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