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Meaning of 'superfetation' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Superfetation [ n.]
- The formation of a fetus at the result of an impregnation occurring after another impregnation but before the birth of the offspring produced by it. This is possible only when there is a double uterus, or where menstruation persists up to the time of the second impregnation.

Meaning of 'superfetation' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . superfetation [ n]
Meaning (1):
- fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time
Example in sentence:
  • superfetation is normal in some animal species

Nearby Words:

sup supawn supe super super- superable superabound superabundance superabundant superacidulated

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