FOETAL

fetal, foetal

(adjective) of or relating to a fetus; “fetal development”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

foetal (not comparable)

(chiefly, British, alternative in Canada) Alternative spelling of fetal

Usage notes

The form fetal is preferred in North America and in the scientific community, whereas foetal is still commonly used in Commonwealth nations.

Anagrams

• folate, of late

Source: Wiktionary


Foe"tal, a.

Definition: Same as Fetal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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