foetal
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
foetus + -al, the former from Latin foetus, alternative form of fētus, and the latter from Latin -alis
Adjective[edit]
foetal (not comparable)
Usage notes[edit]
The form fetal is preferred in North America and in the scientific community, whereas foetal is still commonly used in UK medical schools, hospitals and Commonwealth nations.