primipara
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pri·mip·a·ra

noun \prī-ˈmi-pə-rə\
plural pri·mip·a·ras or pri·mip·a·rae\-ˌrē, -ˌrī\

Definition of PRIMIPARA

1
: an individual bearing a first offspring
2
: an individual that has borne only one offspring
pri·mip·a·rous \prī-ˈmi-pə-rəs\ adjective

Origin of PRIMIPARA

Latin, from primus first + -para -para
First Known Use: circa 1842

pri·mip·a·ra

noun \prī-ˈmip-ə-rə\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; pri·mip·a·rasor ; pri·mip·a·rae \-ˌrē\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of PRIMIPARA

1
: an individual bearing a first offspring
2
: an individual that has borne only one offspring

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