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Sterile Womb Hypothesis
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Summary
The
Sterile Womb Hypothesis
posits that the
Human womb
is a
Sterile Environment
, and that
Colonization by microorganisms
begins at birth. This challenges newer findings suggesting the presence of a
Microbiome in the placenta
and
Amniotic Fluid
, sparking debate about
Prenatal microbial exposure
and its
Implications for fetal development
.
Concepts
Microbiome
Fetal Development
Prenatal Exposure
Placental Microbiome
Amniotic Fluid
Neonatal Colonization
Maternal-fetal Interface
Immune System Development
Relevant Degrees
Cell Biology and Cytology 50%
Physiology 30%
Microbiology 20%
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