superfetation
superfetation · superfetations
The formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterusThe formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus.
/suːpəfəˈteɪʃən/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus.
(countable, uncountable)An excessive accumulation; a superfluous addition.
More definitions
- fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Latin superfetare (“conceive while pregnant”), from super- + fetus.From Latin superfetare (“conceive while pregnant”), from super- + fetus.
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Forms
plural: superfetationsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable