Fetal Meaning in English

word

US

ˈfitəɫ

FEE-tuhl

UK

ˈfitl̩

FEE-tl

Definition

Relating to a fetus, which is an unborn baby in the stage of development before birth.

Usage & Nuances

'Fetal' is a scientific and medical adjective, mostly used in formal or technical contexts such as 'fetal development' or 'fetal position.' Do not confuse with 'fatal' (meaning deadly or causing death). Common collocations: 'fetal health,' 'fetal stage,' 'fetal heartbeat.'

• Spanish: fetal
• Portuguese (BR): fetal
• Portuguese (PT): fetal
• Chinese (Simplified): 胎儿的
• Chinese (Traditional): 胎兒的
• Hindi: भ्रूणीय
• Arabic: جَنيني
• Bengali: ভ্রূণীয়
• Russian: эмбриональный - фетальный
• Japanese: 胎児の
• Vietnamese: thai nhi
• Korean: 태아의
• Turkish: fetal - fetüsle ilgili
• Urdu: جنینی
• Indonesian: janin

Example Sentences

Doctors monitor fetal health during pregnancy.

basic

Ultrasound shows the fetal heartbeat clearly.

basic

The fetal stage is important for development.

basic

They performed a test to check for fetal abnormalities.

natural

After hearing the fetal heartbeat, she felt relieved.

natural

He slept curled up in a fetal position on the couch.

natural