nonreassuring fetal status


nonreassuring fetal status

abnormal fetal heart rate or rhythm on electronic monitoring, suggesting fetal ischemia. Synonym(s): fetal distress

non·re·as·sur·ing fe·tal sta·tus

(non-rē'ă-shŭr'ing fē'tăl stat'ŭs) Abnormal fetal heart rate or rhythm on electronic monitoring, suggesting fetal ischemia.