Feto- (Feto-)

Feto- (from Latin fetus - fruit) is a prefix indicating a connection with the fetus.

Used to form complex words denoting various structures and processes related to the fetus during intrauterine development.

For example:

1. Fetoplacental - relating to the fetus and placenta.

2. Fetometry - measurement of the size and weight of the fetus.

3. Fetoscopy is a visual examination of the fetus through the walls of the uterus.

4. Fetal - relating to the fetus.

5. Feticide - death of the fetus.

Thus, the prefix feto- indicates a connection with the structures and processes occurring at the stage of intrauterine development. Widely used in medical terminology.

Feto is a Greek word that translates as “fruit.” This prefix is ​​used to indicate the connection between the embryo and the mother. It indicates that the embryo is in the mother's womb and depends on her. Fetobiology is the science of the relationship between the fetus and mother in normal and pathological conditions. This is a rapidly developing field of knowledge that studies the exchange of information between the mother's body and the placenta of a pregnant woman. Fetobiological issues related to the course of pregnancy can arise for various reasons. In this case, it is very important to understand the mechanism of development of such a pathology, as well as how ready the child’s body is for life outside the uterine cavity.