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conceptus

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Conceptus (noun) means (biology) The developing baby in the womb, together with the tissue around it that protects and feeds it.

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(biology) The developing baby in the womb, together with the tissue around it that protects and feeds it.
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Etymology

Comes from Latin cōncipiō ("to take hold of, to receive"), from Latin capiō ("to capture").

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What is the meaning of conceptus?
"conceptus" (noun) means (biology) The developing baby in the womb, together with the tissue around it that protects and feeds it.
What is another word for conceptus?
Other words for "conceptus" include embryo.

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