Gravindex
Gravindex
Gravindex (/ɡrævˈɪndɛks/), derived from the Latin words "gravis" meaning heavy and "index" meaning indicator, is a term used in Obstetrics and Gynecology to denote the number of pregnancies a woman has had. It is an important part of the Obstetric history and is often used in conjunction with the terms Parity and Gestation.
Etymology
The term Gravindex originates from the Latin "gravis" meaning heavy and "index" meaning indicator. It is used to indicate the number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of the outcome of these pregnancies.
Usage
In medical terminology, Gravindex is used to denote the number of pregnancies a woman has had. This includes all pregnancies, regardless of whether they resulted in a live birth, stillbirth, miscarriage, or were terminated. For example, a woman who has been pregnant three times has a Gravindex of three.
Gravindex is often used in conjunction with the term Parity, which refers to the number of pregnancies that have resulted in a birth at a viable gestational age, and Gestation, which refers to the period of time between conception and birth.
Related Terms
- Parity: The number of pregnancies that have resulted in a birth at a viable gestational age.
- Gestation: The period of time between conception and birth.
- Obstetric history: A record of a woman's pregnancies and their outcomes.
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Obstetrics: The field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gravindex
- Wikipedia's article - Gravindex
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