conceptus

con·cep·tus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-sep-tuh s]
- /kənˈsɛp təs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-sep-tuh s]
- /kənˈsɛp təs/

Definitions of conceptus word

noun conceptus any of various products of conception, including the embryo, fetus, and surrounding tissue 3
noun conceptus the entire product of conception until birth, including the sac, cord, and placenta 3
noun plural conceptus the embryo and associated membranes of humans and other highly developed animals. 1
noun conceptus The embryo in the uterus, especially during the early stages of pregnancy. 1
noun conceptus The fetus or embryo, including all the surrounding tissues protecting and nourishing it during pregnancy. 0

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Origin of conceptus

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; < New Latin; Latin: the action of conceiving, hence, something that is conceived, fetus, embryo, equivalent to concep- (variant stem of concipere to conceive; see concept) + -tus suffix of v. action

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Parts of speech for Conceptus

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conceptus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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