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fetus
The term for an unborn child in the womb at an advanced stage of development; in humans, from the ninth week of pregnancy until birth.
Auf dem Ultraschallbild konnte die Ärztin die Herztöne des Fötus nachweisen.
On the ultrasound image, the doctor was able to detect the fetus's heartbeat.
The word 'Fötus' (fetus) is a medical and biological technical term. It is used less often in everyday, non-scientific conversations.
Die Ärztin erklärte den Eltern die Entwicklung des Fötus.
The doctor explained the development of the fetus to the parents.
'Fötus' (fetus) is often used in combination with medical terms, such as 'die Entwicklung des Fötus' (the development of the fetus), 'der Fötus im Mutterleib' (the fetus in the womb), or 'die Größe des Fötus' (the size of the fetus).
Die Untersuchung zeigte, dass der Fötus gesund ist und normal wächst.
The examination showed that the fetus is healthy and growing normally.
This term is used almost exclusively in the context of pregnancy, medicine, biology, or ethical debates about the beginning of life.
Die Forschung untersucht die Auswirkungen von Umwelteinflüssen auf den Fötus.
The research examines the effects of environmental influences on the fetus.
baby
'das Baby' and 'der Fötus' both refer to very young human life. The most important difference is the point in time. 'Fötus' is used for an unborn child in the womb, especially in medical or factual texts. 'Baby' is normally used after birth, in everyday life and in the family. Learners may confuse the words because in everyday speech people sometimes affectionately call an unborn child a 'Baby' too. But precisely and factually, before birth it is 'Fötus'; after birth, 'Baby'.
Bei der Untersuchung prüft die Ärztin, ob sich der Fötus normal entwickelt.
During the examination, the doctor checks whether the fetus is developing normally.
Das Baby schläft endlich, deshalb sprechen alle leise.
The baby is finally asleep, so everyone is speaking quietly.