superfetation
su·per·fe·ta·tion
noun \-fē-ˈtā-shən\Definition of SUPERFETATION
: a progressive accumulation or accretion reaching an excessive degree
Origin of SUPERFETATION
Medieval Latin superfetation-, superfetatio, from Latin superfetare to conceive while already pregnant, from super- + fetare to bear young, from fetus newly delivered — more at fetus
First Known Use: 1642
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