nulliparous

adjective

nul·​lip·​a·​rous ˌnə-ˈli-pə-rəs 

: of, relating to, or being a female that has not borne offspring

Examples of nulliparous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cervix is packed with nerves, and especially for women who haven’t given birth (nulliparous patients), the pain can be intense. — Lisa Falco, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Relative foot length was smaller in young, nulliparous, and slim women. — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2010

Word History

Etymology

Latin nūllus "not any" + -i- + -parous, probably after Italian nullipara or French nullipare "woman who has not given birth" — more at null entry 1

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

nulliparous

adjective

nul·​lip·​a·​rous ˌnə-ˈlip-ə-rəs 

: of, relating to, or being a female that has not borne offspring