gestational
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/dʒɛˈsteɪʃənəl/
(gestation)
development in the womb
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gestational' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'gestatio', where 'gestare' meant 'to carry or bear'.
Historical Evolution
'gestatio' transformed into the French word 'gestation', and eventually became the modern English word 'gestation', with 'gestational' as its adjective form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry or bear', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to pregnancy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period during which an embryo develops inside the womb.
The gestational period for humans is approximately 9 months.
Synonyms
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