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gravida
Pronunciation: GRAV-ih-dah
A pregnant woman, typically used with a number to indicate total pregnancies (including current).
Full Definition
Medical term referring to a pregnant woman, often expressed numerically to indicate the total number of pregnancies she has experienced, including the current pregnancy. Used in conjunction with 'para' to describe obstetric history. For example, 'gravida 3' indicates a woman who has been pregnant three times. This terminology is essential for accurate medical documentation and communication in perinatal care settings.
Usage
Usage note: Always use lowercase unless beginning a sentence. Often abbreviated as 'G' in medical shorthand.
In Context
- "The patient is a gravida 2, para 1 woman at 32 weeks gestation." — Medical record documentation
- "Ensure the gravida status is accurately recorded in all obstetric charts." — Clinical documentation guidelines
Also known as
pregnant woman
expectant mother
Contrasted with
nulligravida
Don't confuse with
para
parity