fetal
[feet-l]
- of, relating to, or having the character of a fetus.
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Also especially British, foe·tal.
Origin of fetal
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Contemporary Examples
Physicians there are skilled enough to perform mid-trimester abortions, as well as procedures for women with fetal anomalies.
But she was in one of the 38 states that do have a fetal homicide law.
Some scientists assert there are three times as many cases of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders than FAS cases.
Curled into a fetal position on an outdoor, candle-lit matt in Costa Rica, the 18-year-old trembles in fear.
In the fetal position, she begins shivering from the brisk wind.
Historical Examples
Chief of the later signs of pregnancy are "quickening" or fetal movements.
The Mother and Her ChildWilliam S. Sadler
Even in my fetal state I have, by thy favour, become versed in the Shastras and the Vedas with their several branches.
Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Bk. 3 Pt. 1Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
The hand introduced into the womb can detect neither fetus nor fetal membrane.
Special Report on Diseases of the HorseUnited States Department of Agriculture
The germ is usually present in the fetal membranes and also in the aborted fetus.
Special Report on Diseases of the HorseUnited States Department of Agriculture
Here the time of fetal viability outside the womb may be considered.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and MutilationAustin O'Malley
fetal
foetal
- of, relating to, or resembling a fetus
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fetal
(fēt′l)- Of, relating to, or being a fetus.
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fetus
[fē′təs]
- The unborn offspring of a mammal at the later stages of its development, especially a human from eight weeks after fertilization to its birth. In a fetus, all major body organs are present.
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