adelphophagy

/ædˌlɛfəˈfæɪdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of eating one’s own siblings, especially in the context of a fetus consuming its siblings in the womb.

“The phenomenon of adelphophagy has been studied in various species, including humans, to understand the mechanisms behind fetal development.”

Synonyms

  • embryonic fratricide
  • fetal cannibalism

Antonyms

  • fetal nurturing
  • sibling protection