superfetation vs fertilization
fertilization vs superfetationsuperfetation and fertilization both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| superfetation | Yes | No | No | No |
| fertilization | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
fertilization is a hypernym of
superfetation; that is, fertilization is a
word with a broader meaning than superfetation:
- superfetation: fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time
- fertilization: creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
| superfetation (noun) | fertilization (noun) |
|---|---|
| fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time | creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant |
| making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure |
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