Etymology

conceptus

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Today it means: The fetus or embryo, including all the surrounding tissues protecting and nourishing it during pregnancy. Full definition →

Latin cōncipiō
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  1. Latin · derived fromcapiō“to capture”
  2. Latin · derived fromcōncipiō“to take hold of, to receive”
  3. English todayconceptus

From Latin cōncipiō (“to take hold of, to receive”), from Latin capiō (“to capture”).

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