superfetation (n)

n07438396

type n
lex_filenum 11
def fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun
def results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time
examples superfetation is normal in some animal species
Outgoing links
Hypernym fertilization, fertilisation, fecundation, impregnation
Derivationally related form superfetation → superfetate
Incoming links
Hyponym fertilization, fertilisation, fecundation, impregnation
Derivationally related form superfetate → superfetation

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