Definitions for superfetation
ˌsu pər fiˈteɪ ʃənsu·per·fe·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. superfetationnoun

   fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time

   "superfetation is normal in some animal species"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. superfetationnoun

   An excessive accumulation; a superfluous addition.

2. superfetationnoun

   The formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus.

3. Etymology: From superfetare, from.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Superfetationnoun

   One conception following another, so that both are in the womb together, but come not to their full time for delivery together. John Quincy

   Etymology: superfetation, French; from superfetate.

   Superfetation must be by abundance of sap in the bough that putteth it forth. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   If the superfetation be made with considerable intermission, the latter most commonly becomes abortive; for the first being confirmed, engrosseth the aliment from the other. Brown.

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1. superfetation

   Superfetation is a rare reproductive phenomenon where a pregnant animal or human conceives a second time with another offspring, during the course of an existing pregnancy. This results in two fetuses developing at different stages within the uterus simultaneously.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Superfetationnoun

   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

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. superftation.]

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1. Superfetation

   Superfetation is the simultaneous occurrence of more than one stage of developing offspring in the same animal. In mammals it manifests as the formation of an embryo from a different menstrual cycle while another embryo or fetus is already present in the uterus. When there are two separate instances of fertilisation during the same cycle, it is known as superfecundation. Superfetation is claimed to be common in some species of animals, but is extremely rare in humans. In mammals it can occur only where there are two uteri, or where the menstrual cycle continues through pregnancy. The risk with superfetation is that the second baby is often born prematurely, which can increase its odds of experiencing lung development problems.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Superfetation

   The FERTILIZATION of an OVUM that takes place when a FETUS is already present in the UTERUS. Superfetation results in an unusual PREGNANCY with fetuses of different ages and sizes developing in utero simultaneously.

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1. • Fertilization

How to pronounce superfetation?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of superfetation in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of superfetation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=superfetation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Superfetation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=superfetation
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfetation
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=superfetation