Multiparous
Multiparous (pronunciation: /mʌlˈtɪpərəs/) is a medical term used to describe a woman who has given birth two or more times. The term is derived from the Latin words "multi" meaning many, and "parere" meaning to bring forth or to bear.
Definition
A multiparous woman is one who has given birth to more than one child. This term is used regardless of whether the births were live births or stillbirths, and regardless of whether the children were carried to full term or were premature. The term is often used in contrast to primiparous, which describes a woman who has given birth once, and nulliparous, which describes a woman who has never given birth.
Etymology
The term multiparous comes from the Latin "multi-" meaning many, and "-parous" from "parere" meaning to bring forth or to bear. It is used in the medical field, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology, to describe a woman's reproductive history.
Related Terms
- Primiparous: A woman who has given birth once.
- Nulliparous: A woman who has never given birth.
- Gravida: The number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of the outcome.
- Parity: The number of pregnancies carried to viable gestational age.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Multiparous
- Wikipedia's article - Multiparous
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