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Superfetation
The formation of a fetus at the result of an impregnation occurring after another impregnation but before the birth of the offspring produced by it. This is possible only when there is a double uterus, or where menstruation persists up to the time of the second impregnation.
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The act by which, either in animals or plants, material prepared by the generative organs the female organism is brought in contact with matter from…
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The act or process of rendering fertile.
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The act of impregnating or the state of being impregnated; fecundation.
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To conceive after a prior conception, but before the birth of the offspring.
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To conceive after a prior conception, but before the birth of the offspring.
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