superfetation

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (countable, uncountable) The formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus.
2. (countable, uncountable) An excessive accumulation; a superfluous addition.

Synoniemen

superfoetation

Vertalingen

superfétation

superfécondation

superfecondazione

superfetazione

superfetación

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/suːpəfəˈteɪʃən/

Etymologie (Engels)

From Latin superfetare (“conceive while pregnant”), from super- + fetus.