Gravid

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Gravid

Gravid (/ˈɡrævɪd/), from the Latin gravidus meaning heavy or pregnant, is a term used in the medical field to describe the state of being pregnant. It is often used in the context of both human and animal pregnancy.

Etymology

The term gravid comes from the Latin word gravidus, which translates to heavy or pregnant. It is derived from the Latin root gravis, meaning heavy or weighty. This term has been used in the English language since the 16th century to describe the state of pregnancy.

Related Terms

  • Gestation: The period during which an embryo develops (from the time of fertilization to birth).
  • Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
  • Parity (medicine): The number of pregnancies a woman has had.
  • Obstetrics: The field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
  • Embryo: An early stage of development of a multicellular organism.
  • Fetus: A prenatal human between its embryonic state and its birth.

Usage

The term gravid is used in a variety of medical contexts, most commonly in obstetrics and gynecology. It is used to describe a woman who is in the state of pregnancy. For example, a woman who is pregnant for the first time is referred to as a gravid woman or primigravida.

In zoology, gravid is used to describe the condition of being pregnant in animals. For instance, a pregnant fish or reptile may be referred to as being gravid.

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