nulliparous

[nuh-lip-er-uhs]

nulliparous Definition

  • 1(of a woman) never having given birth to a child
  • 2(of an animal) never having borne offspring

Using nulliparous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nulliparous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The study found that nulliparous women had a higher risk of breast cancer.

  • Example

    The zoo's female panda is nulliparous and has not yet produced any cubs.

  • Example

    The doctor asked the patient if she was nulliparous during the medical history intake.

nulliparous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nulliparous

Antonyms for nulliparous

Phrases with nulliparous

  • a cervix that has never dilated or opened during childbirth

    Example

    The midwife noted that the patient had a nulliparous cervix during the prenatal exam.

  • a first-time pregnancy in a woman who has never given birth before

    Example

    The doctor explained the risks associated with nulliparous pregnancy to the patient.

  • a uterus that has never carried a pregnancy to term

    Example

    The ultrasound showed that the patient had a small nulliparous uterus.

Origins of nulliparous

from Latin 'nulli-' meaning 'not any' + 'parere' meaning 'to give birth'

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Summary: nulliparous in Brief

'Nulliparous' [nuh-lip-er-uhs] describes a woman or animal that has never given birth. It is often used in medical contexts, such as 'nulliparous cervix' or 'nulliparous pregnancy.' Synonyms include 'childless' and 'unbred.'