What is another word for foetus?

Pronunciation: [fˈiːtəs] (IPA)

The word "foetus" refers to an unborn human or animal in the womb. There are several synonyms for this term, including embryo, unborn child, fetal, unborn foal, and unborn pup. The term embryo is generally used in the early stages of development, while the term fetus is used later in the development process. The term unborn child is often used in medical contexts, while fetal is used more commonly in everyday language. The terms unborn foal and pup are specifically used to refer to unborn horses and dogs, respectively. Overall, these terms are used interchangeably to describe an unborn entity in the womb.

Synonyms for Foetus:

  • n.

    fetus
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  • Other relevant words (noun):

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  • Equivalence

    • Noun, singular or mass
      fetus.
  • Independent

    • Noun, singular or mass
      unborn.
  • Other Related

    • Noun, singular or mass
      embryo.

What are the hypernyms for Foetus?

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Usage examples for Foetus

Along the mantelpiece were glass vessels, in which were snakes and lizards, and a human foetus preserved in spirits.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
He writes:- "Thirdly, when we enumerate the great changes produced in the species of animals before their nativity, as, for example, when the offspring reproduces the effects produced upon the parent by accident or culture, or the changes produced by the mixture of species, as in mules; or the changes produced probably by exuberance of nourishment supplied to the foetus, as in monstrous births with additional limbs; many of these enormities are propagated and continued as a variety at least, if not as a new species of animal.
"Luck or Cunning?"
Samuel Butler
The foetus and after-birth from a cow that has slinked are very offensive, and if left within reach, the other cows will sniff at it, and bellow around it; and in a short time more of the cows will abort.
"Cattle and Cattle-breeders"
William M'Combie

Famous quotes with Foetus

  • ‘... the world’s cheapest small car, Tata’s Nano, worth only $1500. This toy-like ill-fated vehicle, whose destiny it was to look as if it had been prematurely brought into the world, more foetus than car, and whose birth was near abortive and then indefinitely delayed, this car, when it finally took to the road, turned out to have an engine that at times exploded mysteriously. Until 2009, it was seen to be Bengal’s quirky but irreplaceable mascot for development.’
    Amit Chaudhuri

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