foetal
Britishadjective
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Untreated fevers in pregnant women also poses a danger and has been linked to a host of adverse consequences for maternal and foetal health, including miscarriages, pre-term births and birth defects.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
Martina and Ryan Tierney said their concerns and calls for help were ignored for many hours before midwives confirmed there was no foetal heartbeat.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025
At about 05:30 two CTGs and a scan could not find a foetal heartbeat, and Martina was told the baby had died.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025
They said this was shown by changes in levels of various genes in male foetal livers as early as 17 weeks into pregnancy, right through to adult males having shorter life expectancy.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025
In their blood-coloured and foetal darkness the dancers continued for a while to circulate, to beat and beat out the indefatigable rhythm.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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