primigravida

[ prahy-mi-grav-i-duh ]

noun

, Obstetrics.

, plural pri·mi·grav·i·das, pri·mi·grav·i·dae [prahy-mi-, grav, -i-dee].

1. a woman pregnant for the first time.

primigravida

/ ˌpraɪmɪˈɡrævɪdə /

noun

1. obstetrics a woman who is pregnant for the first time

Word History and Origins

Origin of primigravida¹

1885–90; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin prīmi-, combining form of prīmus first ( prime ) + gravida, feminine of gravidus pregnant ( gravid ), on the model of primipara

Word History and Origins

Origin of primigravida¹

C19: New Latin, from Latin prima first + gravida gravid (woman)

Example Sentences

New techniques make it safe for older mothers To a doctor, a woman pregnant for the first time after 35 is an "elderly primigravida."

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