foetalization

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noun

The persistence of foetal characteristics in an adult.

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Meanings

nounfoetalization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe persistence of foetal characteristics in an adult.

Origin

From foetal + -ization.

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APA

foetalization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/foetalization

MLA

“foetalization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/foetalization. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “foetalization,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/foetalization.

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