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gestational

American  
[je-stay-shuhn-uhl] / dʒɛˈsteɪ ʃən əl /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or occurring during a period of gestating.


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The pads hanging on the wall or already strapped onto customers are marked up with gestational ages: 2 months, 6 months, or twins.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

Ms Morgan, who developed gestational diabetes when she was pregnant, had a cervical sweep to help bring on her choice of a natural labour.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

There are no gestational age restrictions, although most abortions are performed during the first trimester and those after 23 weeks require specialized care.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

The findings reflect national trends demonstrating the increasing prevalence of conditions such as obesity, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes among pregnant people of all ages, she added.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2024

As Salon has previously reported, viability is usually defined by gestational age, but many doctors disagree with this.

From Salon • Nov. 4, 2024