About The Word Superfetation
Learn about the word Superfetation to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Superfetation definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Superfetation
| Superfetation Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Superfetation?
[n] fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time; "superfetation is normal in some animal species"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Superfetation: Related Terms | Find terms related to Superfetation: See Also | fecundation | fertilisation | fertilization | impregnation Superfetation In Webster's Dictionary \Su`per*fe*ta"tion\, n. [Cf. F. superf['e]tation.]
(Physiol.)
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.
In then became a superfetation upon, and not an
ingredient in, the national character. --Coleridge.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Wild sensitive plant ‐ tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to…
- Discountenance ‐ show disapproval by discouraging [v] look with disfavor on; "The…
- Well-timed ‐ at an opportune time; "your letter…
- Obstipation ‐ severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the…
- Ill humor ‐ an angry and…
- Ambrose gwinett bierce ‐ United States writer of caustic wit…
- Robert orr ‐ Canadian hockey player…
- Temperamental ‐ likely to perform unpredictably; "erratic winds are the bane…
- Postoperative ‐ happening or done after a surgical operation; "postoperative…
- Angevin ‐ a…