- 1. n. The formation of a fetus at the result of an impregnation occurring after another impregnation but before the birth of the offspring produced by it. This is possible only when there is a double uterus, or where menstruation persists up to the time of the second impregnation. Source: opted
- 2. n. fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time Source: wordnet
- 3. The formation of a fetus at the result of an impregnation occurring after another impregnation but before the birth of the offspring produced by it. This is possible only when there is a double uterus, or where menstruation persists up to the time of the second impregnation. In then became a superfetation upon, and not an ingredient in, the national character. Coleridge. Source: webster
- 4. The formation of a fetus at the result of an impregnationoccurring after another impregnation but before the birth of theoffspring produced by it. This is possible only when there is adouble uterus, or where menstruation persists up to the time of thesecond impregnation.In then became a superfetation upon, and not an ingredient in, thenational character. Coleridge. Source: adambom
- 5. n. fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time Source: ecdict
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