fetus

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Included in the slideshow they posted Thursday is what appears to be a sonogram image of a fetus in a womb, throwing a “rock on” hand signal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The medical board cited him for failing to appropriately treat her infection or check the health of the fetus.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Scientists have shown that this ratio reflects the balance of estrogen and testosterone a fetus is exposed to during the first trimester of pregnancy.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

Although prior immunity usually protects the fetus, routine screening is not available in some countries, highlighting the challenges of managing an infection that is widespread but often symptom-free.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

In an extreme scenario the first settlers are pictured as having consisted of a single pregnant young woman carrying a male fetus.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond