English Synonym Finder

fetus

Definitions

The unborn offspring of a mammal, specifically an unborn human more than eight weeks after conception.

An unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development.

Examples

The ultrasound allowed the parents to see the developing fetus for the first time.

Medical researchers are studying how certain nutrients impact the growth of a fetus during pregnancy.

Synonyms

unborn child embryo unborn baby gestating offspring

Antonyms

adult fully developed human born person child