Foundation 41
Foundation 41
Foundation 41 (pronunciation: /faʊnˈdeɪʃən fɔːrˈwʌn/) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of medical research in the field of human reproduction and the health of women and children. The name "Foundation 41" is derived from the 41 weeks of a full-term pregnancy.
Etymology
The term "Foundation 41" is a combination of the English word "foundation", which refers to an organization established to fund or promote a cause, and the number "41", which signifies the number of weeks in a full-term pregnancy.
Related Terms
- Human reproduction: The process by which new offspring are generated, typically involving the sexual reproduction of two biological parents.
- Pregnancy: The period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus.
- Medical research: The study of health and disease in people. It is the first step in a thorough understanding of diseases and the creation of effective treatments and cures.
- Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors as profit or dividends.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Foundation 41
- Wikipedia's article - Foundation 41
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