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fetus

nounmasculinetécnico/ˈfɛtu/medium

fe·to

Definition

Designation for a human or other viviparous mammal from the end of the embryonic period until birth.
The ultrasound showed that the fetus is developing well.
The fetus's organs are almost fully formed.
Common collocations
human fetusfetal developmentfetal ultrasoundfetal life

Etymology

Do latim 'fētus' (cria, prole).

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