Nullipara
Nullipara
Nullipara (pronounced: nʌlˈɪpərə) is a term used in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology to describe a woman who has never given birth to a viable offspring. The term is derived from the Latin words 'nullus' meaning 'no' and 'parere' meaning 'to bear'.
Etymology
The term 'Nullipara' is derived from Latin. The word 'nullus' in Latin means 'no' and 'parere' means 'to bear'. Thus, the term literally translates to 'no bearing', referring to a woman who has not borne a child.
Related Terms
- Primipara: A woman who has given birth to one viable offspring.
- Multipara: A woman who has given birth two or more times to viable offspring.
- Gravida: A term used to describe a pregnant woman. The number of pregnancies a woman has had is referred to as 'gravida'.
- Parity: The number of pregnancies in which the fetus or fetuses have reached viability, regardless of whether the offspring was born alive or not.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nullipara
- Wikipedia's article - Nullipara
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