parturient

adjective

Definition of parturientnext
as in prenatal

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  1. prenatal
  2. pregnant
  3. gravid
  4. expectant
  5. gestational
Adjective
  • Her blood pressure registered 167 over 98, a sharp contrast to her ideal reading of 115 over 70 documented in her medical chart at her first prenatal visit.
    — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • The chances of these complications drop with good prenatal care and thorough screening and monitoring to head off issues early.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
Definition of prenatal
Adjective
  • The intramuscular formulation of penicillin was the only treatment that could prevent pregnant patients from passing syphilis to their newborns.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026
  • Active adults, pregnant people, older adults, and those recovering from illness, injury, or surgery may have higher needs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of pregnant
Adjective
  • About a year after infection, a fully mature, gravid female worm migrates to the skin, usually in the lower extremities.
    — Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Paloski said the massasauga encountered could be a gravid female about to give birth.
    — Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2022
Definition of gravid
Adjective
  • Like most expectant parents, Briana Faucette heard the typical warnings about sleepless nights.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Now, a ritual for expectant parents who are prepping for a momentous life change and want to squeeze in a little rest, relaxation, and quiet time before the baby comes and shakes things up!
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2026
Definition of expectant
Adjective
  • Despite the long gestational period, the look felt fresh and full of élan.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • The following week she was diagnosed with gestational hypertension.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of gestational
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“Parturient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parturient. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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