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post⋅par⋅tum
[pohst-pahr-tuh
m]
–adjective Obstretrics.
| of or noting the period of time following childbirth; after delivery. |
Compare antepartum.
Origin:
1840–50; < NL post partum after childbirth; post post- + partum, acc. of partus a bringing forth, equiv. to par(ere) to bear (see parturient ) + -tus suffix of v. action
1840–50; < NL post partum after childbirth; post post- + partum, acc. of partus a bringing forth, equiv. to par(ere) to bear (see parturient ) + -tus suffix of v. action

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Main Entry: 1post·par·tum
Pronunciation: (')pOst-'pärt-&m
Function: adjective
1 : occurring in or being the periodfollowing parturition <postpartum depression>
2 : being in the postpartum period <postpartum mothers>
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postpartum post·par·tum (pōst-pär'təm)
adj.
Of or occurring in the period shortly after childbirth.
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