Pregnant
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Pregnant (IPA: /ˈprɛɡnənt/)
Pregnant is a term used to describe the state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. This condition occurs after the successful fertilization of an egg by a sperm, which then implants into the wall of the uterus and begins to grow.
Etymology
The term "pregnant" comes from the Latin word "praegnantem", which means "with child". The word was first used in English in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Embryo: An early stage of development in multicellular organisms. In humans, it is the stage from the end of the second week of gestation until the end of the eighth week.
- Fetus: A stage in human development that follows the embryonic stage and continues until birth.
- Gestation: The period of time during which an embryo or fetus develops inside the uterus.
- Fertilization: The process in sexual reproduction where an egg cell and a sperm cell combine to form a new individual.
- Uterus: A female reproductive organ where the embryo or fetus develops during gestation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pregnant
- Wikipedia's article - Pregnant
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