superfétation

French

Etymology

From Latin superfeto +‎ -tion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sy.pɛʁ.fe.ta.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

superfétation f (plural superfétations)

  1. (biology) superfetation (formation of a fetus while another fetus is already present in the uterus)
  2. (figuratively, literary) superfetation (superfluous addition)

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