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fetus
An unborn child during the later stages of pregnancy. In humans, an embryo usually becomes a fetus after the 8th week of gestation. Unlike embryos, fetuses have clearly recognizable physical characteristics of the species and gender.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Anthropology
- Category: Physical anthropology
- Company: Palomar College
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