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BPD

BPD

7.7
A measurement across a baby’s head used in ultrasound to check growth
  • noun
  • Specialized
: diámetro biparietal
  • The doctor checked the BPD during the ultrasound to monitor the baby's development.

Examples

  • A normal BPD is an important indicator of healthy fetal growth.

  • The technician recorded the BPD along with other measurements for the obstetrician.

  • The doctor measured the BPD during the ultrasound.

  • A normal BPD indicates healthy fetal growth.

  • During the prenatal visit, the doctor utilized an ultrasound to measure the BPD and assess fetal growth.

  • The technician noted the BPD as part of the standard calculations to evaluate the baby's size during the ultrasound.

  • An abnormal BPD measurement may raise concerns about the baby's development and prompt further investigation.

Surface Forms

BPD singular
BPDs plural

Etymology

The word BPD stands for biparietal diameter, where bi- means 'two' and diameter means a measurement 'across', so it is the distance across a baby's head measured on ultrasound to check growth.