pu·er·pe·ri·um
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plural puerperia\
ˌpyü-ər-ˈpir-ē-ə
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Definition of puerperium
: the period between childbirth and the return of the uterus to its normal size
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“Puerperium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puerperium. Accessed 17 Sep. 2021.
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puerperium
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pu·er·pe·ri·um
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plural puerperia\
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Medical Definition of puerperium
: the period between childbirth and the return of the uterus to its normal size
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The first known use of puerperium was circa 1890
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