foetal

See also: fötal and fœtal

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)

(chiefly British, alternative in Canada) Alternative spelling of fetal

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.

Anagrams edit

folate, of late