Akademik

fate

The ultimate outcome.

- prospective f. the normal development by any part of the egg or embryo without interference.

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fate 'fāt n the expected result of normal development <prospective \fate of embryonic cells>

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(fāt) [L. fatum what is ordained by the gods] 1. the ultimate disposition or decreed outcome; see also fate map, under map. 2. in pharmacology, the intermediate and ultimate disposition of a drug in the body.

Medical dictionary. 2011.