A1 noun 격식체

fetus

/ˈfiːtəs/

A fetus is an unborn baby that is still growing inside its mother. In humans, this stage starts eight weeks after the baby begins to form and lasts until birth.

예시

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1

The doctor showed the parents the fetus on the screen during the check-up.

The doctor showed the parents the fetus on the screen during the check-up.

2

Medical research provides important data on the growth of a human fetus.

Medical research provides important data on the growth of a human fetus.

3

Look, you can see the tiny fetus moving in the ultrasound video!

Look, you can see the tiny fetus moving in the ultrasound video!

어휘 가족

명사
fetus
부사
fetally
형용사
fetal
관련
fetology
💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'f' in fetus standing for 'future baby'. It is a baby that is not born yet.

빠른 퀴즈

The mother went to the hospital to hear the ______'s heartbeat.

정답!

정답은: fetus

예시

1

The doctor showed the parents the fetus on the screen during the check-up.

everyday

The doctor showed the parents the fetus on the screen during the check-up.

2

Medical research provides important data on the growth of a human fetus.

formal

Medical research provides important data on the growth of a human fetus.

3

Look, you can see the tiny fetus moving in the ultrasound video!

informal

Look, you can see the tiny fetus moving in the ultrasound video!

4

The study examines how nutrition affects the development of the fetus.

academic

The study examines how nutrition affects the development of the fetus.

5

Our company develops new tools to monitor fetus health in hospitals.

business

Our company develops new tools to monitor fetus health in hospitals.

어휘 가족

명사
fetus
부사
fetally
형용사
fetal
관련
fetology

자주 쓰는 조합

human fetus human fetus
healthy fetus healthy fetus
fetus development fetus development
fetus heartbeat fetus heartbeat
protect the fetus protect the fetus

자주 쓰는 구문

fetal position

fetal position (curled up like a baby)

fetal monitoring

fetal monitoring (checking the baby's health)

fetal stage

fetal stage (the time during pregnancy)

자주 혼동되는 단어

fetus vs embryo

An embryo is the early stage of development (up to 8 weeks), while a fetus is the later stage until birth.

fetus vs infant

An infant is a baby that has already been born, while a fetus is still inside the womb.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is mostly used in medical, scientific, or formal contexts. In casual conversation, people often say 'unborn baby' or just 'the baby'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes confuse the spelling; 'fetus' is the standard American spelling, while 'foetus' is often used in British English.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the 'f' in fetus standing for 'future baby'. It is a baby that is not born yet.

📖

어원

Derived from the Latin word 'fetus', which means 'bringing forth, offspring, or fruit'.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural: fetuses Often used with the definite article 'the' in medical contexts
🌍

문화적 맥락

The term is frequently used in medical ethics and legal discussions regarding pregnancy.

빠른 퀴즈

The mother went to the hospital to hear the ______'s heartbeat.

정답!

정답은: fetus

science 관련 단어

frequency

A1

Frequency is how often something happens in a certain amount of time. In science, it describes the number of times a wave or signal repeats every second.

gravity

A1

Gravity is the natural force that pulls objects toward each other, especially toward the center of the Earth. It is what makes things fall to the ground and keeps us from floating away into space.

friction

A1

Friction is the force that happens when two surfaces rub against each other. It makes it harder for things to move and can create heat.

inertia

A1

Inertia is the tendency of an object to stay still or keep moving in the same way unless a force changes it. In a general sense, it also refers to a lack of energy or a desire to stay unchanged.

atomic

A1

Atomic relates to the very small parts called atoms that make up everything in the world. It is often used to describe science, energy, or very small things.

solvent

A1

A substance, usually a liquid, that is used to dissolve another substance to create a mixture. In science, it is the part of a solution that is present in the largest amount.

reduction

A1

A reduction is when something becomes smaller in size, amount, or importance. In science, it can also mean a chemical reaction where a substance gains electrons.

organic chemistry

A1

Organic chemistry is the branch of science that studies chemicals containing carbon. It explains how living things are made and how materials like medicine and plastic are created.

inorganic

A1

An inorganic substance is something that does not come from living things, such as plants or animals. In science, it refers to chemicals and minerals like salt, water, and metals that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

organism

A1

An organism is any living thing, such as an animal, a plant, or a very small bacterium. It is a single life form that can grow, breathe, and reproduce.

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