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Pregnant
The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. The word "pregnant" comes from the Latin pre- meaning before + (g)natus meaning birth = before (giving) birth. The word "prenatal" has exactly the same origin.
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Denoting a gestating female. SYN: gravid. [see pregnancy]

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preg·nant 'preg-nənt adj containing a developing embryo, fetus, or unborn offspring within the body: GESTATING, gravid

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preg·nant (pregґnənt) [L. praegnans] with child; containing developing young. Called also gravid.

Medical dictionary. 2011.