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gestational
This term is primarily used in clinical and biological settings to describe the timeline and physiological processes of pregnancy. It carries a sterile, medical connotation, focusing on the biological development of the fetus rather than the emotional or social experience of motherhood.
In medical terminology, it often functions as a classifier for conditions that are transient and specific to the pregnancy period, such as gestational hypertension. This distinguishes these conditions from chronic ailments that exist independently of the pregnancy state.
Meanings
Examples
The doctor calculated the gestational age of the fetus using an ultrasound.
The doctor calculated the gestational age of the fetus using an ultrasound.
I need to monitor my blood sugar because I have gestational diabetes.
The patient is experiencing severe gestational hypertension.
The patient is experiencing severe gestational hypertension.
What is the average gestational period for a horse?
The nurse checked the chart to confirm the exact gestational week.
Some medications are contraindicated during the gestational phase.
She wondered if the baby was growing normally during this gestational stage.
Gestational trophoblastic disease requires immediate medical attention.