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gestative

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ges⋅ta⋅tion

  [je-stey-shuhn]
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–noun
the process, state, or period of gestating.
Origin:
1525–35; < L gestātiōn- (s. of gestātiō), equiv. to gestāt(us) (see gestate ) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms:
ges⋅ta⋅tion⋅al, ges⋅ta⋅tive  [jes-tuh-tiv, je-stey-] , adjective
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Main Entry: ges·ta·tion
Pronunciation: je-'stA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the carrying of young in the uterus from conception todelivery : PREGNANCY
2 : GESTATION PERIOD —ges·ta·tion·al /-shn&l, -sh&n-&l/ adjective
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gestation ges·ta·tion (jě-stā'shən)
n.
The period of fetal development from conception until birth; pregnancy.

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Science Dictionary
gestation   (jě-stā'shən)  Pronunciation Key 
The period of time spent in the uterus between conception and birth. Gestation in humans is about nine months.
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