foetus
Translation
fetus
Examples
The scan showed a healthy foetus.
The scan showed a healthy fetus.
Grammar Patterns
a ((noun)) a healthy fetus The scan showed a healthy fetus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embryo (at an earlier stage)
Etymology
From Latin 'fetus' meaning 'offspring, bringing forth, hatching of young'.
Memory Tips
The US spelling is 'fetus'. The British spelling 'foetus' uses 'oe'.