antepartum

[ an-tee-pahr-tuhm ]

/ ˈæn tiˈpɑr təm /

Obstetrics.

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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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Origin of antepartum

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1905–10

Words nearby antepartum

antennule, antenumber, antenuptial, antenuptial marriage contract, anteorbital, antepartum, antepast, antependium, antepenult, antepenultimate, anteporch

Medical definitions for antepartum

antepartum

[ ăn′tē-pär′təm ]

adj.

Of or occurring in the period before childbirth.