superfecundation

noun

su·​per·​fe·​cun·​da·​tion ˌsü-pər-ˌfe-kən-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce superfecundation (audio) -ˌfē- How to pronounce superfecundation (audio)
1
: successive fertilization of two or more ova from the same ovulation especially by different sires
2
: fertilization at one time of a number of ova excessive for the species

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of superfecundation was in 1830

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Cite this Entry

“Superfecundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfecundation. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

superfecundation

noun
su·​per·​fe·​cun·​da·​tion ˌsü-pər-ˌfek-ən-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce superfecundation (audio) -ˌfē-kən- How to pronounce superfecundation (audio)
1
: successive fertilization of two or more ova from the same ovulation especially by different sires
2
: fertilization at one time of a number of ova excessive for the species
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