Meaning & use
Foetal
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Relating to or characteristic of a fetus, the unborn offspring of a mammal in the later stages of development.
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The doctor checked the foetal heartbeat during the routine ultrasound.
He curled into a foetal position on the cold floor.
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The standard British English spelling of 'fetal,' which is the preferred American English form.
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