Placental insufficiency

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008991",
  "term": "Placental insufficiency",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition in which the placenta fails to adequately provide the fetus with sufficient nutrients and oxygen, or to remove waste products effectively. This can result from issues with placental development, blood flow, or structural integrity. Placental insufficiency can lead to complications such as fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, and preeclampsia.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "fetus",
    "placenta",
    "placental circulation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 793 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/placental-insufficiency/"
}