Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gravida
Noun
ˈɡrævɪdə
Definition
A woman who is pregnant.
Examples
- She is a gravida of three, having had two previous pregnancies.
- The nurse checked the records for the gravida status of the patient.
- During her examination, it was noted that she is a gravida with a due date next month.
Meaning
The term is used in a medical context to refer to a female who is expecting a child, regardless of whether it is her first or subsequent pregnancy.
Synonyms
- Pregnant woman
- Expectant mother
- Childbearing woman
