superfetation

IPA: sˈupɝfʌtˈeɪʃʌn

Examples of "superfetation" in Sentences

This phenomenon is known as superfetation.
Argles 2.39 mentions simultaneous extrauterine fetation and superfetation.
Superfetation has also been clearly demonstrated in poeciliid fish In humans.
There have been only 10 recorded cases of the phenomenon, dubbed superfetation.
Transports, that escape from the Gallows, to the Plantations abroad, and a superfetation of Felons, to give a little Business to our Judges,
It's called "superfetation," and I guess it happens... not only can you get pregnant while on your period, etc., I guess you can get pregnant ANYTIME.
Erasistratus, that superfetation may happen to women as to irrational creatures; for, if the womb be well purged and very clean, then there can be divers births.
She addressed the controller of excise as “M. Chatelet,” and left that gentleman thunderstruck by the discovery that she knew about the illegal superfetation of the particle.
Neither from the beginning would it ever admit of any additions unto it, but what came from the same fountain of divine revelation and inspiration, clearing itself, in all ages, from all addition and superfetation of men whatever.
The birth of twins is an evil portent to the Mpongwes, as it is in many parts of Central Africa, and even in the New World; it also involves the idea of moral turpitude, as if the woman were one of the lower animals, capable of superfetation.