Meaning
fetus
- An unborn human or mammal in the later stages of prenatal development.
In a sentence
L'ecografia ha mostrato che il feto si sviluppa regolarmente.
The ultrasound showed that the fetus is developing normally.
La salute del feto dipende anche dallo stile di vita materno.
The health of the fetus also depends on the mother's lifestyle.
Il medico ha controllato il battito cardiaco del feto.
The doctor checked the heartbeat of the fetus.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| feto | masculine · singular |
| feti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Primarily a biological and medical term, distinct from 'embrione' (embryo), which refers to earlier development.