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fetal

/ˈfitl̩/

Meanings
  • noun

    The developing organism in the uterus before birth.

    - "The fetal heart rate was monitored during the pregnancy."
    - "The fetus began to move and kick during the third trimester."

Synonyms

zygotal
Variants
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Etymology
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From Latin fetus meaning 'offspring' or 'young animal'.


Trivia
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  1. The fetus begins to develop all of its organs and systems by the end of the first trimester.

  2. Fetal development is typically measured in weeks, with the first week starting from the first day of the last menstrual period.


Related Concepts
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  1. Fetal development: The series of biological processes that result in the growth and maturation of an organism from the zygote to the birth of a child.

  2. Fetal position: A position of the fetus within the uterus during pregnancy, with the back or buttocks against the mother's spine.


Culture
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In various cultures, the fetus is considered a sacred and precious life from the moment of conception. Fetal development is a popular topic in science, medicine, and education.

How to Memorize "fetal"

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    - Imagine a small, developing human inside the mother's womb.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Fetal: Fully Formed Entity That Awaits Life' to remember the meaning.


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