How Do You Spell PRIMIGRAVIDA?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɪmɪɡɹˌavɪdə] (IPA)

Primigravida is a medical term used to describe a woman who is pregnant for the first time. The word is spelled /praɪməˈɡrævɪdə/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The "p" at the beginning is pronounced as a voiceless bilabial stop, followed by the diphthong "ai" which is pronounced as a long "a" followed by a short "i". The "g" is pronounced as a voiced velar plosive, followed by the second syllable "ra" which is pronounced as a short "a". The final two syllables are pronounced together as a short "i" followed by a short "ə".

PRIMIGRAVIDA Meaning and Definition

1. Primigravida is a medical term used to describe a woman who is pregnant for the first time or is in her first pregnancy. Derived from the Latin words "primus" meaning first, and "gravida" meaning pregnant woman, primigravida specifically refers to the stage in a woman's life when she is carrying her first fetus.

   A primigravida woman is considered to be one who has no prior experience of being pregnant or giving birth. It is a term commonly used in the field of obstetrics and gynecology to classify pregnant women based on their parity, which refers to the number of times a woman has given birth after a pregnancy lasting more than 20 weeks, or a pregnancy resulting in a live birth. A primigravida woman is often closely monitored during her pregnancy, as she may have unique concerns and questions related to her first-time experience.

   Healthcare professionals may take into account the primigravida status when providing prenatal care, as certain aspects of pregnancy can be new and unfamiliar to the mother, such as understanding the physical changes, dealing with symptoms, and preparing for labor and childbirth. Furthermore, primigravida women may have an increased likelihood of being referred for additional testing or specialist consultation, particularly if any complications or high-risk factors are identified during the pregnancy.

2. A woman who is pregnant for the first time.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PRIMIGRAVIDA

• orimigravida
• lrimigravida
• -rimigravida
• 0rimigravida
• peimigravida
• pdimigravida
• pfimigravida
• ptimigravida
• p5imigravida
• p4imigravida
• prumigravida
• prjmigravida
• prkmigravida
• promigravida
• pr9migravida
• pr8migravida
• prinigravida
• prikigravida
• prijigravida

Etymology of PRIMIGRAVIDA

The word "primigravida" is a medical term used to describe a woman who is pregnant for the first time. The word derives from the Latin roots "primus" meaning "first" and "gravidus" meaning "pregnant". It is formed by combining these two Latin words together: "primus" + "gravidus" = "primigravida".

Plural form of PRIMIGRAVIDA is PRIMIGRAVIDAE OR PRIMIGRAVIDAS