superfetation

Noun

Meaning

The formation of a fetus at the result of an impregnation occurring after another impregnation but before the birth of the offspring produced by it. This is possible only when there is a double uterus, or where menstruation persists up to the time of the second impregnation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

increase joining conception accession annexation junction attachment insertion reinforcement accompaniment uniting fertilization superposition adjunct supplementation
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Antonyms

fork division separation segregation severance dividing line
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Hypernyms

fertilization impregnation fecundation

Related terms

superfetate superfetatious

Examples

Superfetation can compensate for this loss by keeping embryos at various stages and sizes during development. Source: Internet

Superfetation is claimed to be common in some species of animals, but is extremely rare in humans. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

superfertility superfervent superfetate superfetatious superfete superfibronectin