neofetus

/niːoʊˈfɛtəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A new or recently formed human or animal embryo, especially in the context of advanced medical technology or reproductive biology.

“The team of scientists were studying the neofetus in the lab, using advanced imaging techniques to observe its development.”

Synonyms

  • embryo
  • fetus
  • zygote

Antonyms

  • adult
  • senior