pregnancy
nouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈpɹɛɡnənsi//
The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
noun
- 1
The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
News that the duchess is in the "very early stages" of pregnancy with the third-in-line to the throne was officially released after she was taken to the King Edward VII hospital in central London, suffering from hyperemesis gravidarun, very acute morning sickness.
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.
Etymology
From pregnant + -cy.
Forms
- plural
- pregnancies
preferably · In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.preference · The selection of one thing or person over others (with the…preferred · favoured
pregnancy · The condition of being pregnant; an instance of this.
pregnant · Carrying developing offspring within the body.prehistoric · Of or relating to the epoch before written record.prejudice · An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without…