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puerperal

adjective pu·er·per·al \ pyü-ˈər-p(ə-)rəl \

Definition of puerperal

: of, relating to, or occurring during childbirth or the period immediately following
  • puerperal infection
  • puerperal depression

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Origin and Etymology of puerperal

Latin puerpera woman in childbirth, from puer child + parere to give birth to — more at pare

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puerperal

adjective pu·er·per·al \ pyü-ˈər-p(ə-)rəl \

medical Definition of puerperal

: of, relating to, or occurring during childbirth or the period immediately following
  • puerperal infection
  • puerperal depression

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