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gravida I

gravida I

7.8
A woman who is pregnant for the first time
  • noun
  • /ˈɡrævɪdə aɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : primigesta
  • The patient was identified as a gravida I during her prenatal examination.

Examples

  • At her first ultrasound appointment, the doctor confirmed she was a gravida I with a healthy heartbeat.

  • The study focused on outcomes for gravida I women in their third trimester.

  • As a gravida I, she was eager to learn more about childbirth and parenting.

  • The doctor confirmed that she is a gravida I.

  • As a gravida I, she was given special dietary advice.

  • During the clinic's seminar, they discussed the health needs of a gravida I and the importance of regular check-ups.

  • As a gravida I, she participated in programs designed for first-time mothers to better prepare for her new role.

Synonyms

primigravida
vsgravida I
  • Specialized
9.9

A woman who is pregnant for the first time

is the medical term for a woman pregnant for the first time

How Many Pregnancies

multigravida
  • Specialized
8.6
gravida III
  • Specialized
8.9
gravida II
  • Specialized
8.2
gravida I
  • Specialized
7.8

Surface Forms

gravida I singular
gravidae I plural

Morphology

gravida + I

The noun 'gravida' means a pregnant woman and the 'I' functions as the Roman numeral for one, so the phrase straightforwardly denotes a first pregnancy; the meaning is compositionally built from its parts. This relies on the learner recognising 'I' as the numeral '1' in medical notation, but given that knowledge the expression is transparent.

Etymology

Gravida I comes from Latin used by doctors. gravida means 'pregnant' and I is the Roman number for 'one', so gravida I means 'a woman who is pregnant for the first time'.