To differentiate: The first trimester and second trimester in the mother and developing embryo/fetus.
Concept introduction: Gestation or pregnancy is the period during which offspring develops within the uterus of a sexually mature woman. It involves several developmental stages of fetus. In humans, pregnancy is nearly nine months long, divided into three trimesters (first, second, and third trimesters), involving several changes in the mother and the growing fetus.
To differentiate: Between the second trimester and the third trimester.
Concept introduction: Gestation or pregnancy is the period during which offspring develops within the uterus of a sexually mature woman. It involves several developmental stages of fetus. In humans, pregnancy is nearly nine months long, divided into three trimesters (first, second, and third trimesters), involving several changes in the mother and the growing fetus.
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