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Birth Weight
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Definition
: The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual at BIRTH. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.
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See Also
Infant, Low Birth Weight
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Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Examples
Fetal Macrosomia
Other names
Weights, Birth; Weight, Birth; Birth Weights