parturient

• Adjectif désignant une femme qui est sur le point d'accoucher ou en train d'accoucher ; terme peu courant, principalement utilisé dans des contextes médicaux spécialisés ou historiques.

An archaic adjective describing a woman who is about to give birth or in the process of childbirth; now rarely used outside of specialized medical or historical contexts.

1. Relating to childbirthC2formalmedical

   Of or relating to the process of giving birth.

   Relatif à l’accouchement

   • The parturient woman was admitted to the maternity ward.
   • Parturient complications require immediate medical attention.
   • The study focused on parturient health and neonatal outcomes.

   Synonymeschildbearingobstetricobstetricalpuerperal

2. Giving birthC2formalmedical

   In the act of bringing forth offspring; currently in labor.

   en train d'accoucher

   • The parturient mother was surrounded by her medical team.
   • Parturient animals often seek a quiet place to deliver.
   • The hospital provides specialized care for parturient patients.

   Synonymesbirthingchildbearinglaboring