parturient

parturient
Relating to or in the process of childbirth. [L. parturio, to be in labor]

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par·tu·ri·ent pär-'t(y)u̇r-ē-ənt adj
1) bringing forth or about to bring forth young
2) of or relating to parturition <\parturient pangs>
3) typical of parturition <the \parturient uterus>
parturient n a parturient individual <\parturients are at high risk for aspiration (R. M. Meyer)>

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par·tu·ri·ent (pahr-tuґre-ənt) [L. parturiens] 1. giving birth, or pertaining to childbirth. 2. by extension, a woman in labor.

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