Gravidity

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Gravidity

Gravidity (/ɡræˈvɪdɪti/) is a term used in obstetrics to refer to the number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of whether these pregnancies were carried to term.

Etymology

The term "gravidity" is derived from the Latin word "gravidus," which means heavy. This is a reference to the increased weight a woman carries during pregnancy.

Related Terms

  • Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
  • Parity: The number of pregnancies carried to term.
  • Obstetrics: The field of medicine that encompasses the care of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
  • Gestation: The period of development from the time of fertilization to birth.
  • Multigravida: A woman who has been pregnant more than once.
  • Primigravida: A woman who is pregnant for the first time.

See Also

  • Nulligravida: A woman who has never been pregnant.
  • Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.

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