fetal
word
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: fetalPortuguese (BR): fetalPortuguese (PT): fetalChinese (Simplified): 胎儿的Chinese (Traditional): 胎兒的Hindi: भ्रूणीयArabic: جَنينيBengali: ভ্রূণীয়Russian: эмбриональный - фетальныйJapanese: 胎児のVietnamese: thai nhiKorean: 태아의Turkish: fetal - fetüsle ilgiliUrdu: جنینیIndonesian: janin
Example Sentences
Ultrasound shows the fetal heartbeat clearly.
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
Doctors monitor fetal health during pregnancy.
basic
The fetal stage is important for development.
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