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conceptus

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conceptus /con·cep·tus/ (-tus) the product of the union of oocyte and spermatozoon at any stage of development from fertilization until birth, including extraembryonic membranes as well as the embryo or fetus.
con·cep·tus (kn-spts)
n. pl. con·cep·tus·es
The products of conception; that is, the embryo, chorionic sac, placenta, and fetal membranes.
conceptus
[kənsep′təs]
Etymology: L, concipere, to take together
the product of conception; the fertilized ovum and its enclosing membranes at all stages of intrauterine development, from implantation to birth. See also embryo, fetus.
conceptus
the whole product of conception at any stage of development, from fertilization of the ovum to birth, including extraembryonic membranes as well as the embryo or fetus.
conceptus dropsy
see fetal ascites, hydramnios, hydrallantois.
conceptus
The embryo/fetus and extraembryonic tissues from fertilization to birth


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