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superfetation

noun

fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time

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Word Facts

Word length
13
Starts with
S
Ends with
N
Contains
UP
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

suːpəfəˈteɪʃən

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  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

    “superfetation is normal in some animal species”

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Example Sentences

superfetation is normal in some animal species
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