what does fetus mean in latin

The Latin word "fetus" means offspring, bringing forth, or the bearing of young. It originally referred to the young while in the womb or egg, or the act of bringing forth offspring, and was used figuratively to mean "growth" or "production." It does not specifically mean "little human being" but rather more broadly "offspring" or "young one"—whether of animals or plants—and the process of bearing or bringing forth them. The word derives from the Latin verb related to "to suckle" or nourish the young in the womb.