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antepartum
[ an-tee-pahr-tuhm ]
adjective
- 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
- 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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