Synonyms for

Fetuses

Verb / ˈfi:tʌsɪz / Another word for fetuses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fetuses are unborn or unhatched offspring, especially of a mammal, in the later stages of development.

Synonyms & similar words

foetus fetus embryos unborn offspring babies infants preemies neonates young progeny spawn children kids descendants posterity scions heirs progenitors seed issue generation

Example sentences

  1. The mother cat had a litter of five fetuses.
  2. The scientist studied the development of mouse fetuses.
  3. The prenatal care focused on the health of the fetuses.
  4. The zookeeper monitored the growth of the elephant fetuses.
  5. The doctor explained the importance of nutrition for pregnant mothers and their fetuses.

Quotes

  • 'Just because you call an electric eel a rubber duck doesn't make it a rubber duck, does it? And God help the poor bastard who decides they want to take a bath with the duckie.' - Richard Harrow
  • 'The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.' - William Shakespeare
  • 'The best way to predict the future is to create it.' - Peter Drucker

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