gravidity

[ɡrəˈvɪdəti]

gravidity Definition

  • 1the state of being pregnant
  • 2the number of times a woman has been pregnant

Using gravidity: Examples

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

  • Example

    Her gravidity was confirmed by the doctor.

  • Example

    The patient's gravidity was noted in her medical history.

gravidity Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gravidity

Phrases with gravidity

  • the first pregnancy of a woman

    Example

    The risks associated with first gravidity are higher than those of subsequent pregnancies.

  • the number of pregnancies per year per 1000 women of reproductive age

    Example

    The gravidity rate in the country has been declining over the past decade.

  • the duration of pregnancy

    Example

    The gravidity period for humans is typically around 9 months.

Origins of gravidity

from Latin 'gravitas', meaning 'heaviness'

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Summary: gravidity in Brief

'Gravidity' [ɡrəˈvɪdəti] refers to the state of being pregnant or the number of times a woman has been pregnant. It is a formal term used in medical contexts, such as 'Her gravidity was confirmed by the doctor.' 'Gravidity' can also be modified by phrases like 'first gravidity,' referring to a woman's first pregnancy, and 'gravidity rate,' which measures the number of pregnancies per year per 1000 women of reproductive age.