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fetus

 

[ หˆfiหtษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

human anatomy

An unborn or unhatched offspring of a mammal, in particular, an unborn human more than eight weeks after conception.

Synonyms

embryo, unborn baby, unborn child.

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Word Description / Examples
fetus

This is the term used from the end of the embryonic stage (about eight weeks) until birth. It is the standard medical and scientific term.

  • The fetus is now entering its third trimester.
  • Doctors monitored the fetus's development closely.
embryo

This term is used specifically in the early stages of development, typically from conception to eight weeks.

  • The embryo is starting to develop its major organs.
  • During the embryonic stage, rapid cell division occurs.
unborn baby

This phrase is commonly used in everyday language, especially by parents and non-medical professionals. It adds a personal and emotional touch.

  • They received an ultrasound picture of their unborn baby.
  • She could feel the movements of her unborn baby.
unborn child

Similar to 'unborn baby,' this term is used in casual or emotional discussions, often reflecting a personal or moral perspective.

  • They are preparing their home for the arrival of their unborn child.
  • Concerns about the health of the unborn child were discussed.

Examples of usage

  • The fetus is developing rapidly in the mother's womb.
  • Ultrasound can detect the fetus's heartbeat.
  • She is in her third trimester of pregnancy, and the fetus is almost fully developed.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A human embryo from the end of the eighth week after conception to the moment of birth.

Synonyms

developing baby, preborn child, unborn baby.

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fetus

This term is most commonly used in medical and scientific contexts. It is a neutral term that refers to the developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception until birth.

  • The ultrasound showed that the fetus is developing normally.
  • Doctors can detect genetic abnormalities in the fetus using various prenatal tests.
unborn baby

This term is widely used in everyday language and is easily understandable. It is similar to 'developing baby' but emphasizes the status of the baby before birth.

  • She took great care to ensure the health of her unborn baby by following her doctor's advice.
  • Marcus played music to his wife's belly, hoping their unborn baby could hear it.
developing baby

This phrase is often used in more general or layperson discussions. It is less technical than 'fetus' and is used to describe the unborn child in a way that is easily understood.

  • She was so excited to see the heartbeat of her developing baby during the ultrasound.
  • Parents were given brochures on how to care for their developing baby during pregnancy.
preborn child

This term is less commonly used and can sometimes be found in discussions related to ethical, moral, or anti-abortion contexts. It emphasizes the personhood of the unborn baby.

  • Anti-abortion campaigns often focus on the rights of the preborn child.
  • They held a march advocating for the protection of preborn children.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor monitored the growth of the fetus during the pregnancy.
  • The fetus's health is crucial for the well-being of the mother.
  • The fetus's organs are forming during the second trimester.

Translations

Translations of the word "fetus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น feto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเฅ‚เคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรถtus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ janin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚รณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒŽๅ… (ใŸใ„ใ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fล“tus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ feto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fetรผs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœ์•„ (taea)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ูŠู† (janฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŽๅ„ฟ (tฤi รฉr)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fetus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ˜ (nakhopi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ feto

Etymology

The word 'fetus' comes from Latin and means 'offspring' or 'young one'. In medical terminology, it refers to the stage of development of a human or animal before birth. The term has been used for centuries to describe the prenatal stage of a mammal's life cycle.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,831 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.