The full form of IUGR is Intrauterine Growth Retardation. It refers to the condition where a baby in the mother's womb doesn't grow at the expected rate during pregnancy. This is also sometimes referred to as Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
Understanding IUGR
According to the provided reference:
- Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) refers to the poor growth of a baby while in the mother's womb during pregnancy.
In simpler terms, IUGR means the baby isn't growing as well as it should inside the womb.
