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07-26-2002, 05:32 PM
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Re: Fetuses

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Originally posted by Intern_485
Fetuses are unborn babies, you know.
Not according to dictionary.com, an American dictionary...
Edit: I think I misread that. You are saying a 'fetus' is a baby before it's been born. That suggests you think it is still a baby when it's a 'fetus'... Right?

In English:
Baby
- Young child. I.e. before they can walk.

Foetus
- From 8 weeks (I think) after conception to birth.

Embryo
- Until 8 weeks after conception.


Dictionary.com cites 'fetus' as a synonym of 'baby.'

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