fetus — an unborn offspring of a mammal, in particular an unborn human baby more than eight weeks after conception
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an unborn offspring of a mammal, in particular an unborn human baby more than eight weeks after conception
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfiːtəs/
Example Sentences
- The doctor said my fetus is doing the cha-cha in there - very active!
- Medical students study fetal development in their anatomy classes.
- She felt like her fetus was practicing soccer kicks at 3 AM.
fetus
NOUN[/ˈfiːtəs/]
an unborn offspring of a mammal, in particular an unborn human baby more than eight weeks after conception
an unborn offspring of a mammal, in particular an unborn human baby more than eight weeks after conception
Doctor Cletus shows them their precious fetus
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin fetus, meaning 'offspring' or 'young one'. The term originally referred to the product of conception in animals and humans, reflecting the Roman understanding of reproduction and childbirth as sacred natural processes.
Breakdown
fetus: a Latin root meaning 'offspring' or 'young one', likely related to the root fe- (to bear or produce), though the ultimate etymology remains debated among scholars.
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📝Examples
“The doctor said my fetus is doing the cha-cha in there - very active!”
“Medical students study fetal development in their anatomy classes.”
“She felt like her fetus was practicing soccer kicks at 3 AM.”
“The research focused on factors affecting fetal growth.”
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