postnatal
|post-na-tal|
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/poʊstˈneɪtəl/
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/pəʊstˈneɪtəl/
after birth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'postnatal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'postnatalis,' where 'post-' meant 'after' and 'natalis' meant 'birth.'
Historical Evolution
'postnatalis' transformed into the English word 'postnatal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after birth,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period immediately after childbirth.
The postnatal care provided by the hospital was excellent.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42