gravidity

Definition of graviditynext
as in pregnancy
the state of containing unborn young within the body a study examining the effects of gravidity on women's athletic performance

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Noun
  • Chicken with rice and vegetables, ratatouille and pan-seared salmon are pregnancy-safe meals everyone will enjoy.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The pregnancy is far along—the woman holds the curve.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, known as preterm births, face a higher risk of long‑term challenges affecting learning and thinking skills, according to a large new review of existing research.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Clinical trials for artificial gestation will require navigating complex consent and safety rules.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Gravidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravidity. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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