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| amniocentesis |
a procedure for obtaining a sample of amniotic fluid from the uterus of a pregnant female for diagnosis of the fetus. |
| carry |
to be pregnant with. [1/16 definitions] |
| conceive |
to become pregnant with. [2/6 definitions] |
| enceinte1 |
with child; pregnant. |
| expect |
to be pregnant. [1/6 definitions] |
| expectant |
expecting the birth of one's child; pregnant. [1/3 definitions] |
| farrow2 |
of a cow, not pregnant. |
| gone |
(slang) pregnant. [1/9 definitions] |
| gravid |
pregnant. |
| impregnate |
to make (a female animal or human) pregnant, or to make (an egg) fertile. [1/2 definitions] |
| listeriosis |
illness in humans and animals caused by listeria, esp. Listeria monocytogenes, that is characterized by fever and gastrointestinal symptoms, and, in more severe cases, meningitis and encephalitis. In pregnant humans and animals miscarriage and stillbirth may result. |
| maternity |
of or relating to the period during which a woman is pregnant with and gives birth to a child. [1/3 definitions] |
| nonpregnant |
combined form of pregnant. |
| osteomalacia |
softening of the bones caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies, occurring esp. in pregnant women. |
| pregnancy |
the state, or an instance, of being pregnant. |
| thalidomide |
a crystalline solid formerly used as a sedative and tranquilizer, withdrawn from the market after having been shown to cause fetal abnormalities when taken by pregnant women. |
| with child |
pregnant. |
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