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post⋅na⋅tal

[pohst-neyt-l]
–adjective
subsequent to childbirth: postnatal infection.

Origin:
1855–60; post- + natal
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post·na·tal   (pōst-nāt'l)   
adj.  Of or occurring after birth, especially during the period immediately after birth.
post·na'tal·ly adv.
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Main Entry: post·na·tal
Pronunciation: (')pOst-'nAt-&l
Function: adjective
: occurring or being after birth; specifically : of or relating to an infant immediately after birth <postnatal care> —compare INTRANATAL, NEONATAL, PRENATALpost·na·tal·ly /-&l-E/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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postnatal post·na·tal (pōst-nāt'l)
adj.
Of or occurring after birth, especially in the period immediately after birth.

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