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Meaning of fetation in English:

fetation

(also foetation)

Pronunciation /ˌfiːˈteɪʃn/

noun

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  • The production, formation, development, or gestation of a fetus or embryo; an instance of this; a result of this.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From post-classical Latin foetation-, foetatio from classical Latin fētāt-, past participial stem of fētāre to produce offspring (from fētus) + -iō.