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antepartum

[ an-tee-pahr-tuhm ]

adjective

  1. of or noting the period prior to childbirth; before delivery:

    If there are special concerns, your doctor may order antepartum testing starting at 32 weeks.



adverb

  1. in or during the period that precedes childbirth; before delivery:

    When given antepartum, this medication can cross the placenta.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of antepartum1

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1905–10

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