Gravida
Gravida refers to the number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of whether these pregnancies were carried to term. A current pregnancy, if any, is included in this count. Terminology for pregnancy history is "gravida" followed by a number, such as gravida 2 for a woman who has been pregnant twice.
Definition[edit | edit source]
The term "gravida" is used to describe a woman who is pregnant. It also refers to the number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of whether these pregnancies were carried to term. The term originates from the Latin word for "heavy" and is related to the concept of a woman carrying the weight of her pregnancy.
Usage[edit | edit source]
In medical terminology, "gravida" is followed by a number to indicate the number of pregnancies a woman has had. For example, a woman who is pregnant for the first time is referred to as a "gravida 1" or "primigravida". A woman who has been pregnant once before is "gravida 2", and so on. This count includes a current pregnancy, if any.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
- Para: The number of pregnancies that have reached viable gestational age (including live births and stillbirths). The number of pregnancies carried to a viable gestational age.
- Abortus: The number of pregnancies that ended before viable age; it includes both spontaneous miscarriages and induced abortions.
- Gestation: The period of time that a fetus develops inside the mother's womb, from conception to birth.
- Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
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