Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parturient
Adjective
/pɑːrˈtjʊərɪənt/
Definition
Related to or denoting the act of bringing forth or giving birth; about to give birth.
Examples
- The parturient female was well cared for to ensure a safe delivery.
- The veterinarian monitored the parturient cow closely.
- In zoology, a parturient animal is one that is ready to give birth.
Meaning
The term ‘parturient’ describes the state of a female animal, particularly mammals, that is in the process of labor or just about to deliver offspring.
Synonyms
- Pregnant
- Expectant
- Laboring
