pregnancy

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being carried in the womb from the time of conception to birth.

• noun

  The period during which an organism carries an developing embryo or fetus.

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Synonyms

gestation , gravidity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pregnancy
embezzlement , remuneration

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Variants

List of all variants of pregnancy that leads to same result
pregnancies , pregnancy , pregnancy test , ectopic pregnancies , ectopic pregnancy , false pregnancies , false pregnancy , tubal pregnancies , tubal pregnancy , phantom pregnancy

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Etymology

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From Old French pregnagier, from pregnant, present participle of prengre, from prèn- 'take' + garnir 'provide' or from Latin praegnans, present participle of praegnare 'be pregnant'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 200-300 muscles are used during labor and delivery.

2. The average length of pregnancy is 40 weeks or 280 days.

3. The placenta, which develops during pregnancy, filters waste and provides nutrients to the developing fetus.

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Related Concepts

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1. gestation: The period of development of an organism from the time of fertilization to birth.

2. prenatal care: Health care provided to a pregnant woman and her developing fetus before birth.

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Culture

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Pregnancy is a significant period in human life, often associated with joy, anticipation, and preparation for the arrival of a newborn. It is a common theme in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, often symbolizing new beginnings, growth, and transformation.

How to Memorize "pregnancy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman with a growing belly, ultrasound images, and baby clothes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pregnancy' with the words 'motherhood', 'baby', and 'expectation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pregnant Women Eat Nine Months' to remember the duration of pregnancy.

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