among physicians, &c. denotes the first formation of an embryo in the womb of its parent, who from that time becomes pregnant. See GENERATION.

in logic. See APPREHENSION.

in geography, a city of Chili, in South America, situated on the Pacific Ocean, in 79° W. long. and 37° S. lat.

CONCEPTION is also the capital of the province of Veraguas, in Mexico, about 100 miles west of Porto Bello: W. long. 83°, and N. lat. 10°.