Superfoetation

superfetation

[-fētā′shən]

Etymology: L, super + fetus, pregnancy

the fertilization of a second ovum after the onset of pregnancy, resulting in the simultaneous development of two fetuses of different degrees of maturity within the uterus. Also called superimpregnation.

superfetation [soo″per-fe-ta´shun]

the fertilization of an ovum and subsequent development of another embryo (fetus) when one is already present in the uterus, a result of fertilization of ova during different menstrual cycles, yielding fetuses of different ages.

superfetation

the fertilization and subsequent development of an ovum when a fetus is already present in the uterus, a result of fertilization of ova during different ovulatory cycles and yielding fetuses of different ages.

superfetation

Obstetrics Fertilization and subsequent development of a 2^nd ovum after the 1^st has already implanted in the uterus; superfetation provides the theoretic explanation for the difference in times of delivery of fraternal 'twins'. Cf Superfecundation.

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