perinatal
peri·na·tal
adj \-ˈnā-təl\Definition of PERINATAL
: occurring in, concerned with, or being in the period around the time of birth <perinatal mortality> <perinatal care>
— peri·na·tal·ly \-təl-(l)ē\ adverb
See Examples of PERINATAL
- The doctor took steps to prevent perinatal infection.
First Known Use of PERINATAL
1952
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