fetus
Translation
foetus
Examples
The ultrasound showed a healthy fetus.
The ultrasound showed a healthy foetus.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the foetus)) an unborn animal or human in a late stage of development The ultrasound showed a healthy foetus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: embryo (earlier stage)
Etymology
From Latin 'fetus', meaning 'offspring, a bringing forth'.
Memory Tips
A medical term for an unborn baby. Remember the British spelling is 'foetus'.