Fetal vs Neonatal - What's the difference?
fetal | neonatal |
(embryology) Pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus.
Of or pertaining to the period of time immediately following birth, or to the newborn.
As adjectives the difference between fetal and neonatal
is that fetal is pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus while neonatal is of or pertaining to the period of time immediately following birth, or to the newborn.fetal
English
Alternative forms
* foetal * * (obsolete) phoetal, * (obsolete)Adjective
(-)- fetal circulation
- fetal membranes
Usage notes
The form (fetal) is preferred in North America and in the scientific community, whereas (foetal) is still commonly used in Commonwealth nations.Synonyms
*zygotalCoordinate terms
*gametal, zygotal, blastocystic, blastularReferences
* ----neonatal
English
Alternative forms
* neo-natalAdjective
(-)- The baby was placed in the neonatal intensive care unit.
