superfetation

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: su=per=fe=ta=tion

CIDE DICTIONARY

superfetation, n. [Cf. F. superfétation.].

 The formation of a fetus at the result of an impregnation occurring after another impregnation but before the birth of the offspring produced by it. This is possible only when there is a double uterus, or where menstruation persists up to the time of the second impregnation.  [1913 Webster]
"In then became a superfetation upon, and not an ingredient in, the national character."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

superfetation, n.
1 Med. & Zool. a second conception during pregnancy giving rise to embryos of different ages in the uterus.
2 Bot. the fertilization of the same ovule by different kinds of pollen.
3 the accretion of one thing on another.

Etymology

F superf{eacute}tation or f. mod.L superfetatio f. L superfetare (as SUPER-, fetus FOETUS)

ROGET THESAURUS

superfetation

Addition

N addition, annexation, adjection, junction, superposition, superaddition, superjunction, superfetation, accession, reinforcement, increase, increment, supplement, accompaniment, interposition, insertion, added, additional, supplemental, supplementary, suppletory, subjunctive, adjectitious, adscititious, ascititious, additive, extra, accessory, au reste, in addition, more, plus, extra, and, also, likewise, too, furthermore, further, item, and also, and eke, else, besides, to boot, et cetera, and so on, and so forth, into the bargain, cum multis aliis, over and above, moreover, with, withal, including, inclusive, as well as, not to mention, let alone, together with, along with, coupled with, in conjunction with, conjointly, jointly, adde parvum parvo magnus acervus erit.

Productiveness

N productiveness, fecundity, fertility, luxuriance, uberty, pregnancy, pullulation, fructification, multiplication, propagation, procreation, superfetation, milch cow, rabbit, hydra, warren, seed plot, land flowing with milk and honey, second crop, aftermath, aftercrop, aftergrowth, arrish, eddish, rowen, protoplasm, fertilization, productive, prolific, teeming, teemful, fertile, fruitful, frugiferous, fruit-bearing, fecund, luxuriant, pregnant, uberous, procreant, procreative, generative, life-giving, spermatic, multiparous, omnific, propagable, parturient, profitable.