fetus

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːtəs/

Definition

An unborn offspring of a mammal in the later stages of prenatal development, specifically from eight weeks after fertilization until birth.

Examples

• The doctor monitored the growth of the fetus throughout the second trimester.

• Exposure to certain chemicals during pregnancy can have harmful effects on a developing fetus.

• Advanced imaging technology now allows physicians to detect heart defects in a fetus before it is born.

Synonyms of fetus

Words with a similar meaning to fetus:

• unborn child
• embryo
• gestation

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