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    Feto (en. Fetus)

    /ˈfe.t̪o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Stage of human development that lasts from the eighth week of gestation until birth.
    The fetus develops in the mother's womb.
    El feto se desarrolla en el útero materno.
    Graphic representation of the fetus in medical studies.
    Ultrasound allows the observation of the fetus during pregnancy.
    La ecografía permite observar al feto durante el embarazo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fetus', which means 'born' or 'procreated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    developing fetus
    Reference to the growth of the fetus during pregnancy.
    feto en desarrollo
    protect the fetus
    Actions aimed at caring for the health of the fetus.
    proteger al feto
    viable fetus
    Fetus that has a chance of surviving outside the womb.
    feto viable

    Related Words

    gestation
    Period of development of the fetus in the womb.
    gestación
    ultrasound
    Imaging technique used to visualize the fetus.
    ultrasonido
    pregnancy
    State of the woman during which a fetus develops.
    embarazo

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, used disparagingly to refer to an immature person.
    Stop acting like a fetus.
    Deja de actuar como un feto.