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prenatal

/ˌpriːˈneɪ.təl/
pre · na · tal
Adverb:prenatally
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1

Occurring, existing, or performed before birth; relating to the medical care or development of a fetus or pregnant woman during pregnancy.

Example

"Regular prenatal checkups are essential for monitoring the health of both the mother and the developing baby."

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• Nearby Words

premodern
premolar
premonition
prenatal
prenatally
prenup
prenuptial

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by combining the Latin prefix prae- ('before') with natalis ('of or relating to birth'), derived from nasci ('to be born').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prenatal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prenatal
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