adjective
- relating to or characteristic of a fetus
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- The doctor monitored foetal development throughout the pregnancy.
- Foetal heart rate is an important indicator of the baby’s health.
- The ultrasound showed normal foetal growth at 20 weeks.
- Foetal alcohol syndrome can result from drinking during pregnancy.
- The baby was in a foetal position in the womb.
- Foetal movements become more noticeable in the second trimester.