Gestation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004866",
  "term": "Gestation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The period of time during which a fetus develops inside the mother's womb, from conception to birth. This process involves complex physiological changes in the mother and continuous growth and differentiation of the embryo and fetus. The length of gestation varies significantly among different species.",
  "synonyms": [
    "pregnancy"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "birth",
    "conception",
    "fetus",
    "uterus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 760 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/gestation/"
}