fetus

Meanings

• noun

  The developing organism from the time of conception to birth.

  - "The fetal development process begins at conception."
  - "The fetus is nourished by the placenta during pregnancy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfiːtəs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88675776"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fetus
creatus , deus , dewus , nepus , sewus

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Variants

List of all variants of fetus that leads to same result
fetus , fetuses , fetal , foetal , foetus , foetuses

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Etymology

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From Latin fetus, 'offspring', 'young animal'.

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Trivia

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1. The fetus starts to develop fingers and toes around the sixth week of pregnancy.

2. The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta, which provides it with nutrients and oxygen.

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Related Concepts

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1. embryo: An embryo is a developing organism during the early stages of its life, specifically from the time of fertilization until the end of the eighth week of development.

2. prenatal: Relating to the period before birth.

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Culture

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The fetus is a significant concept in various cultures and religions, often representing new life and the beginning of human existence.

How to Memorize "fetus"

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   - Imagine a tiny human being growing inside its mother's womb.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'FETUS' stands for 'Fully-Grown Egg That Undergoes Surprising Transformation'.

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