Fetal: meaning, definitions and examples
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fetal
[ หfiหtl ]
developmental stage
Fetal refers to the developmental stage of a human or animal during the gestation period, typically after the embryonic stage and before birth. In humans, this stage begins at the end of the eighth week of pregnancy and lasts until delivery.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fetal heart rate is monitored during pregnancy.
- Doctors conduct ultrasounds to assess fetal development.
- Abnormalities in fetal growth can indicate health issues.
- The fetal stage is critical for organ development.
Translations
Translations of the word "fetal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fetal
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคญเคธเฅเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช fetal
๐ฎ๐ฉ janin
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปะพะดะพะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pลodowy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ๅ ใฎ
๐ซ๐ท fลtal
๐ช๐ธ fetal
๐น๐ท fetรผs
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูููู
๐จ๐ฟ fetรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ fetรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ fetalen
๐ฎ๐ธ fรณstur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััาััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแชแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรถl
๐ฒ๐ฝ fetal
Etymology
The term 'fetal' originates from the Latin word 'fetus,' which means 'offspring' or 'bringing forth.' It is derived from the verb 'fieri,' meaning 'to produce' or 'to make.' The word began to be used in the English language in the late 19th century and has since evolved to describe the specific stage of development in mammals, particularly during pregnancy. The fetal stage encompasses significant changes in morphology and physiology, making it a crucial period for growth and development. The use of the term in medical literature has increased with advances in prenatal care and ultrasound technologies, reflecting a growing emphasis on understanding and monitoring fetal health.
Word Frequency Rank
At #7,490 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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