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Fetuses Meaning in English

word · lemma: fetus

ˈfitəsɪz
FEE-tuh-siz
fˈiːtəs
FEE-tuhs

释义

Unborn offspring of a mammal, especially a human, after the early embryonic stage and before birth.

用法与细微差别

Formal and medical term, most often used in scientific, healthcare, or legal contexts. The plural is 'fetuses' (US) or 'foetuses' (UK). Not used casually; replaced by 'baby' or 'unborn baby' in everyday speech. Do not confuse with 'embryo', which refers to an earlier stage of development.

例句

Doctors monitor the growth of fetuses during pregnancy.

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Some animals can carry several fetuses at once.

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Ultrasounds help check if the fetuses are healthy.

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Sometimes, fetuses can develop medical issues even before birth.

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The clinic specializes in surgeries for unborn fetuses with heart defects.

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Scientists study how medicines affect developing fetuses in the womb.

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