What does fetal mean?
Fetal means (embryology) Pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus..
Fetal
/ˈfitl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
(embryology) Pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus..
Definitions by Sense
- (embryology) Pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus.
- (somewhat informal) In the fetal position.
Example Sentences
fetal circulation
fetal membranes
I was fetal on my left side, unable to move. My legs fell off my queen-sized bed and were propped up by a rocking chair.
By 12:00 when Keith arrived home with Connor, I was fetal on the couch and praying for a quick death.
Gage had gone foetal: knees raised, chin ducked , arms shielding his head.
Synonyms for fetal
Antonyms for fetal
Related Words
Word Forms
- foetal
- fœtal
- fætal
- phoetal
- phœtal
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fetal?
Common synonyms include foetal.
What is the opposite of fetal?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fetal in a sentence?
fetal circulation
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