Fetus
A human organism during the period of its development beginning on the 57th day following fertilization or creation, excluding any time during which its development has been suspended, and ending at birth.
Includes the Embryo: a human organism during the first 56 days of its development following fertilization or creation, excluding any time during which its development has been suspended.
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Multiplicity | Attribute note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fetus Identifier | Identifier | 1 | |
| Fetus Sex Code | Codeable Concept | 0..1 | Uniquely specifies the documented sex of the fetus.
Value Set:
Recorded Sex Or Gender in:
https://www.cihi.ca/en/pan-canadian-gender-sex-and-sexual-orientation-data-standard |
Relationships
| From class | From multiplicity | Relationship | To class | To multiplicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Procedure | 0..* | performed on | Fetus | 0..* |
| Fetus | 0..1 | becomes | Patient | 0..1 |
| Fetus | 0..* | associated with | Patient Pregnancy | 1 |
| Fetus | 0..* | has | Patient Health Concern | 0..* |
| Fetus | 0..1 | subject of | Diagnostic Report | 0..* |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Fetus. Accessed November 02, 2026.
