SUPERFOETATION
\sˌuːpəfiːtˈe͡ɪʃən], \sˌuːpəfiːtˈeɪʃən], \s_ˌuː_p_ə_f_iː_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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s[=u]-p[.e]r-f[=e]-t[=a]'shun, n. the circumstance of two distinct conceptions occurring in the same woman at a considerable interval so that two foetuses of different ages--the offspring possibly of different fathers--may coexist in the uterus--also SUPERFET[=A]'TION.--vs.i. SUPERFOE'TATE, SUPERF[=E]'TATE, to conceive after a prior conception.
By Thomas Davidson
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Conception of a foetus-epicyema- in a uterus which already contains ono. The impregnation of a female already pregnant. The possibility of this has been denied; but there is abundant evidence to show, that it is possible at a very early period of pregnancy. Twin cases may be of this kind of superconception.
By Robley Dunglison
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