parturient
parturient · parturients
One who is in labour, who is about to give birth, or who has recently given birthOne who is in labour, who is about to give birth, or who has recently given birth.
» The parturient takes her attitude. She comes and goes. She is preparing to give birth standing up. It was like that, before.
Meaning
2 sensesOne who is in labour, who is about to give birth, or who has recently given birth.
A substance that facilitates labour.
Examples
1 sentencesThe parturient takes her attitude. She comes and goes. She is preparing to give birth standing up. It was like that, before.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin parturiēns, present participle of parturiō (“to be in labour”).Borrowed from Latin parturiēns, present participle of parturiō (“to be in labour”).
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Forms
plural: parturients| Singular | parturient |
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