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Gestational: meaning, definitions and examples

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gestational

 

[ ˌdʒɛsˈteɪʃənl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

pregnancy-related

Gestational refers to the period during which a fetus develops in the womb, specifically the time frame related to pregnancy. It encompasses various stages of development, measured in weeks from conception to birth. The term is often used in medical contexts, such as gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy. Additionally, it can relate to gestational age, indicating how far along a pregnancy is.

Synonyms

fetal, pregnancy-related, prenatal

Examples of usage

  • Gestational diabetes can affect the health of both mother and child.
  • The gestational age of the fetus was determined to be 20 weeks.
  • She underwent tests for gestational hypertension during her pregnancy.

Translations

Translations of the word "gestational" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gestacional

🇮🇳 गर्भावस्था से संबंधित

🇩🇪 schwangerheitsbezogen

🇮🇩 gestasional

🇺🇦 гестаційний

🇵🇱 ciężarowy

🇯🇵 妊娠の

🇫🇷 gestationnel

🇪🇸 gestacional

🇹🇷 gebelik dönemi ile ilgili

🇰🇷 임신의

🇸🇦 حمل

🇨🇿 gestační

🇸🇰 gestačný

🇨🇳 妊娠的

🇸🇮 gestacijski

🇮🇸 meðgöngutengd

🇰🇿 жүктілікке қатысты

🇬🇪 გადატანის

🇦🇿 hamiləliklə bağlı

🇲🇽 gestacional

Etymology

The term 'gestational' is derived from the Latin word 'gestatio', which means 'carrying' or 'bearing'. This Latin root is associated with the act of carrying a fetus during pregnancy. 'Gestatio' comes from the verb 'gestare', meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear'. The use of 'gestational' in the English language began to emerge in the mid-20th century, particularly in medical and scientific contexts, to describe various pregnancy-related conditions and measurements. Since then, the term has become a standard part of obstetric terminology, used internationally by healthcare professionals to discuss the stages, complications, and health issues associated with pregnancy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,669, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.