pregnancy
//ˈpɹɛɡnənsi//
Forms
- Plural
- pregnancies
Definitions
1.The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
- Viable non-malformed singleton pregnancies were selected for cerebellar measurements; transcerebellar diameter, (TCD), left and right cerebellar diameters (LCD, RCD).
2.The period of time this condition prevails.
3.The progression of stages from conception to birth.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3108
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From pregnant + -cy.