foetus
Americannoun
plural
foetusesnoun
Example Sentences
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Njoroge said there were "seven adults and 25 children", with the children being infants and foetuses.
From BBC
The woman and the doctors were aware of defects affecting her foetus, but the termination of her pregnancy was delayed.
From Barron's
The time, date and what appears to be the location of the scans, as well as the gestational age of the foetus, were also clearly visible.
From BBC
The risks are not uniform, with foetuses and young children most affected, and girls and women 52-percent more susceptible to the cancer-inducing effects of radiation than boys and men.
From Barron's
"First the body needs to be protected, like the foetus in a mother's womb. That's what's happening for many now. Then they will have to re-enter the world and find their identity," Professor Bonvin says.
From BBC
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