prenatal

[ pree-neyt-l ]
/ priˈneɪt l /
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adjective

previous to birth or to giving birth: prenatal care for mothers.

Origin of prenatal

First recorded in 1820–30; pre- + natal

OTHER WORDS FROM prenatal

pre·na·tal·ly, adverb

Words nearby prenatal

premundane, premunition, premyeloblast, premyelocyte, prename, prenatal, prendergast, preneed, preneoplastic, prenomen, prenominal

Words related to prenatal

fetal

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British Dictionary definitions for prenatal

prenatal
/ (priːˈneɪtəl) /

adjective

occurring or present before birth; during pregnancy

noun

informal a prenatal examination
Also called: antenatal

Derived forms of prenatal

prenatally, adverb

Medical definitions for prenatal

prenatal
[ prē-nāt′l ]

adj.

Preceding birth. antenatal

Cultural definitions for prenatal

prenatal
[ (pree-nayt-l) ]

A descriptive term for the period between conception and birth.