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Fetal fright

胎惊 〔胎驚〕tāi jīng

Fright wind in neonates other than umbilical wind, characterized by episodes of fright reversal, loss of consciousness, convulsions of the extremities, and spasm of the face. Fetal fright was traditionally attributed to poor nutrition or emotional disturbances during pregnancy.

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