Definition of Antepartum

1. Adjective. Occurring or existing before birth. "Antenatal care"

Exact synonyms: Antenatal, Prenatal
Antonyms: Perinatal, Postnatal

Definition of Antepartum

1. Adjective. Describing the period before childbirth; antenatal ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Antepartum

1. Before labour or childbirth. Compare: intrapartum, postpartum. Origin: ante-+ L. Pario, pp. Partus, to bring forth (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antepartum

antennaless
antennalike
antennapedia
antennapedia complex
antennary
antennas
antenniferous
antenniform
antennular
antennule
antennules
antennæ
antenuptial
anteorbital
antepaenultimate
antepartum (current term)
antepaschal
antepast
antepasts
antependia
antependium
antependiums
antepenult
antepenultima
antepenultimas
antepenultimate
antepenultimately
antepenultimates
antepenultime
antepenults

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