gravidity

[ɡrəˈvɪdəti]

gravidity Definition

• 1. the state of being pregnant
• 2. the 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

• pregnancy
• gestation
• maternity

Phrases with gravidity

• first gravidity

  the first pregnancy of a woman

  Example

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

• gravidity rate

  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.

• gravidity period

  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.