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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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gravidity
- Wikipedia's article - Gravidity
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