What does FETUS mean?

Definition of Fetus

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A fetus is an unborn or unhatched offspring of a mammal, in particular, an unborn human more than eight weeks after conception.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈfiːdəs/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈfiːtəs/

Origin and Usage: The word "fetus" comes from the Latin word "fētus," which means "offspring." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the unborn or unhatched offspring of a mammal. In modern usage, "fetus" is most commonly used to refer to the unborn human offspring more than eight weeks after conception.

Synonyms: Unborn baby, embryo, developing baby, gestating baby, prenatal baby.

Related Words: Embryo, zygote, fetus.

Example Sentences:

• She is in her second trimester of pregnancy, and the fetus is developing normally.
• The fetus is surrounded and cushioned by amniotic fluid.
• The fetus is fully formed by the end of the second trimester.
• Some medical conditions can affect the growth and development of the fetus.
• After the fetus is born, it becomes a newborn baby.