Definition of perinatal
: occurring in, concerned with, or being in the period around the time of birth perinatal mortality perinatal care
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Examples of perinatal in a Sentence
The doctor took steps to prevent perinatal infection.
First Known Use of perinatal
1944
PERINATAL Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of perinatal for English Language Learners
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medical : happening during or around the time of birth
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