Pregnancy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pregnancy is a noun meaning (countable) The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
Meaning
(countable) The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
More Meanings
- The period of time this condition prevails.
- (uncountable) The progression of stages from conception to birth.
Example Sentences
Viable non-malformed singleton pregnancies were selected for cerebellar measurements; transcerebellar diameter, (TCD), left and right cerebellar diameters (LCD, RCD).
News that the duchess is in the "very early stages" of pregnancy with the third-in-line to the throne was officially released after she was taken to the King Edward VII hospital in central London, suffering from hyperemesis gravidarun, very acute morning sickness.
Word Forms
- pregnancies
Synonyms for pregnancy
Depending on context, synonyms include cyesis, gestation, gravidation, pregnation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gestation, pregnant, childbearing, birth, conception, childbirth.
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