Foetal: meaning, definitions and examples

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foetal

 

[ หˆfiหtษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical terminology

The term 'foetal' refers to anything related to a fetus, especially during the period of development in the womb. It is used predominantly in medical and biological contexts, specifically when discussing prenatal development. The foetal stage is critical for growth, organ development, and viability. Proper understanding of foetal health can significantly impact maternal care and outcomes.

Synonyms

embryonic, fetal

Examples of usage

  • Foetal development is monitored during ultrasounds.
  • Foetal position refers to the way the baby lies in the womb.
  • Foetal heart rate can indicate the health of the baby.
  • Healthy foetal growth is essential for a successful pregnancy.

Translations

Translations of the word "foetal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fetal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเฅ‚เคฃเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fetal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ janin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะพะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚odowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒŽๅ…ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fล“tal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fetal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fetรผs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœ์•„์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ูŠู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fetรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plodovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŽๅ„ฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plodov

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒขแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fetaldฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fetal

Etymology

The word 'foetal' originates from the Latin term 'fetus', which means 'offspring' or 'young one'. The Latin 'fetus' is derived from the verb 'fฤ“tere', meaning 'to bear, to be pregnant'. The term has evolved over time to encapsulate the various stages of prenatal development, particularly in medical literature. It is predominantly used in British English, whereas 'fetal' is more common in American English. The adoption of 'foetal' in medical terminology emphasizes the focus on embryology and obstetrics, areas concerned with the health and development of the embryo and fetus within the mother. The use of the term has become increasingly prevalent in discussions around prenatal care, genetic testing, and maternal health, highlighting its significance in modern medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,871, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.