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The measure restricts the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy, the point when fetal cardiac activity can be detected.
—Annie Gowen, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
There are currently 11 states with broad fetal personhood laws on the books which could impact IVF treatments, according to Pregnancy Justice, a nonprofit organization that advocates for pregnant people.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 24 June 2024
Abortions are allowed after 24 weeks to save the life of the parent or in cases of fatal fetal anomalies.
—Kinsey Crowley, The Courier-Journal, 24 June 2024
This factor, exacerbated by poverty, malnutrition, and subpar medical infrastructure in countries where malaria is commonly found, poses enormous challenges to maternal and fetal health.
—Zoya Teirstein, Vox, 30 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1736, in the meaning defined above
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“Fetal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fetal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
fetal
adjective
fe·tal
ˈfēt-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or being a fetus
Medical Definition
fetal
adjective
fe·tal
variants
or chiefly British foetal
: of, relating to, or being a fetus
More from Merriam-Webster on fetal
Nglish: Translation of fetal for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of fetal for Arabic Speakers
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