Fecundation.—The act of impregnation. Fertilization.

Fetal.—Pertaining to fetus or child in the womb.

Fetus.—Child in the womb after the fifth month.

Fimbriated.—Fringed, finger-like.

Flatulence.—Gases in the stomach or bowels.

Flex.—Bend.

Fomentation.—Warm or hot application to the body.

Foramen Ovale.—Opening between the auricles of fetal heart.

Friable.—Easily crumbled or broken.

Function.—The office or duty of any organ.