Perinate
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A perinate refers to a member of a viviparous species from approximately one month before birth to one month after it. The term is derived from the Latin root perinatus, meaning "around birth."[1] In medical and biological contexts, it specifically denotes the period surrounding childbirth, including the final weeks of gestation and the first days of life.[2]
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[edit]- ^ "Medical Definition of Perinatal". RxList. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Perinatal Period - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics". www.sciencedirect.com. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
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