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conceptus

con·cep·tus [ kən séptəss ] (plural con·cep·tus·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
embryo or fetus with surrounding tissues: an embryo or fetus along with all the tissues that surround it throughout pregnancy, including the placenta, amniotic sac and fluid, and the umbilical cord ( technical )

[Mid-18th century. < Latin, "something conceived" < past participle of concipere (see conceive)]
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