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Puerperal: meaning, definitions and examples

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puerperal

 

[ หˆpjสŠษ™rpษ™rษ™ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical term

The term 'puerperal' refers to the period following childbirth, particularly concerning the woman's health. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions or complications that arise during the postpartum phase. It encompasses a variety of physical and psychological changes that a woman undergoes after giving birth. Puerperal conditions can include puerperal fever, which is an infection that occurs after delivery. Understanding this term is crucial for healthcare providers in managing postpartum care.

Synonyms

postnatal, postpartum

Examples of usage

  • Puerperal infections can lead to serious complications.
  • The puerperal period requires careful monitoring.
  • She experienced puerperal depression after her delivery.

Translations

Translations of the word "puerperal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น puerperal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเคตเค•เคพเคฒเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช puperal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ puerperal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะพะณะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poporodowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ฃ่คฅใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท puerpรฉral

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puerperal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท puerperal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐํ›„์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูุงุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poporodnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ popรดrodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบง่คฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puerperal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆรฐingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะฝัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒขแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puerperal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ puerperal

Etymology

The word 'puerperal' originates from the Latin term 'puerperalis', which is derived from 'puerpera', meaning 'a woman in childbirth'. The Latin root 'puer' means 'boy' or 'child', coupled with 'parere', which means 'to give birth'. The term came into use in the clinical context to specifically address medical conditions associated with the postpartum period. Over the years, 'puerperal' has been used in various medical texts to describe a range of phenomena related to childbirth and the woman's subsequent physical and emotional state. Its usage is essential in obstetrics and gynecology, where understanding the complexities of the postpartum phase is critical for maternal health.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,591, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.