Directions: Choose the nearest meaning to the word in bold.

A female foetus was found lying near the hospital.

A foetus is an unborn offspring in the later stages of development, specifically from the eighth week after fertilization until birth. 'Unborn baby' is the most accurate synonym among the options. 'Puppy' refers to a young dog, 'toddler' is a young child who has just learned to walk, and 'infant' means a baby already born.