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The stages of development of the human, from embryo to fetus and finally to newborn baby, are shown in Table 2.1.
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Arduini, D., Vendola, M. (2012). The Development from Fetus to Newborn. In: Buonocore, G., Bracci, R., Weindling, M. (eds) Neonatology. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1405-3_2
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