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PREGNANCY
pregnancy, gestation, maternity
(noun) the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
pregnancy (countable and uncountable, plural pregnancies)
(countable) The condition of being pregnant.
The period of time this condition prevails.
(uncountable) The progression of stages from conception to birth.
Synonyms
• gestation
• gravidity
Coordinate terms
• with child
Source: Wiktionary
Preg"nan*cy, n.
1. The condition of being pregnant; the state of being with young.
2. Figuratively: The quality of being heavy with important contents, issue, significance, etc.; unusual consequence or capacity; fertility. Fuller.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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