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foetus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun foetus has 1 sense
  1. fetus, foetus - an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
    --1 is a kind of vertebrate, craniate
    --1 has parts: ductus arteriosus; umbilical cord
    --1 has particulars: monster, teras; abortus

Definitions from the Web

Foetus

Definition:

A foetus refers to the developing stage of an unborn baby from around the ninth week after conception until birth.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

1. Medical Sense:

- The foetus is an unborn baby in the womb of a pregnant woman.

- The foetus undergoes various stages of development during gestation.

- The health of the foetus is crucial for a successful pregnancy.

Example Sentence:

- The doctor conducted an ultrasound to monitor the growth of the foetus.

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2. Informal Sense:

- Foetus is sometimes used informally to denote a person or idea in its early stages of development.

Example Sentence:

- The project is still a foetus, but it has the potential to become something great.

3. Religious Sense:

- In some religious contexts, the foetus is considered as a sacred being with the right to life.

Example Sentence:

- Their religious beliefs led them to advocate for the protection of the foetus at all stages of pregnancy.

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4. British English:

- In British English, foetus is the preferred spelling of the word fetus.

Example Sentence:

- The doctors provided regular check-ups to ensure the well-being of the foetus.

5. Biology:

- In biology, foetus refers to the developmental stage of an organism after the embryonic stage.

Example Sentence:

- The course focuses on the study of foetal development in various animal species.

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