fetuses

Meanings

• noun

  The plural form of fetus, which is a developing organism in the uterus of a pregnant woman.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fetuses
creatures , features , matured , measures

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Variants

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fetus , fetuses

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word 'fetus' meaning 'offspring' or 'young one'

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Trivia

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1. A fetus is typically considered to be viable around 24-28 weeks of gestation.

2. The smallest known surviving fetus was born at 21 weeks and 6 days gestation.

3. Fetal development is divided into three trimesters, each lasting approximately 13 weeks.

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Related Concepts

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1. embryo: An embryo is a developing organism from the time of implantation until the end of the eighth week of gestation, when all major organ systems have begun to form.

2. prenatal development: Prenatal development is the series of biological processes that occur in an organism from the time of fertilization until birth.

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Culture

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Fetuses have significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance in various contexts. In many religious and philosophical traditions, the fetus is considered a unique and sacred entity from the moment of conception. In art and literature, the image of a fetus in the womb has been used as a symbol of new life, creation, and the mysteries of human development.

How to Memorize "fetuses"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pregnant woman and the developing baby inside her womb. Visualize the stages of growth from a tiny embryo to a fully formed fetus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fetuses' with the idea of new life, growth, and development.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'FETUS' to remember the definition: F- fetus, E- developing, T- organism, U- in, S- the uterus.

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