puerperal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the period following childbirth, especially the first week.

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Variants

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puerperal , childbed fever , puerperal fever , puerperal fevers , puerperal sepsis

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Etymology

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From Latin puerperus 'of or pertaining to a boy or a youth', from puer 'boy' + -per 'through, beyond'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'puerperal' comes from the Latin words 'puer' (boy) and 'per' (through or beyond).

2. Puerperal conditions can be life-threatening if not treated promptly and appropriately.

3. The first recorded use of the term 'puerperal' dates back to the 17th century.

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1. puerperium: The period following childbirth, typically lasting six weeks. It includes the immediate postpartum period, which lasts for about a week.

2. puerperal sepsis: A serious infection that can occur during childbirth or shortly afterward. It is caused by bacteria entering the body and spreading to the uterus, fallopian tubes, or other reproductive organs.

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In medical contexts, 'puerperal' refers to conditions or diseases that affect women during the puerperium, the period after childbirth. It includes various complications such as puerperal sepsis, puerperal fever, and puerperal tetanus.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'puerperal': 'Pregnant Until Every Essential Process Ends And Labor's After'.

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