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pregnancy

Pronunciation: [/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/]

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pregnancy: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use pregnancy in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) the condition of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. It's when a baby is growing inside a woman before birth.

Example

She is experiencing a healthy pregnancy and is due in five months.

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She was not ready for the news of her unexpected pregnancy.

Example

How far along is she in her pregnancy?

Context: “biology”

(noun) the period or state of being pregnant. It refers to the time during which a female mammal carries an embryo or fetus.

Example

The research focused on the hormonal changes during pregnancy in rats.

Example

Some species have a very short pregnancy compared to humans.

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What are the stages of pregnancy in mammals?

How to pronounce pregnancy

Pronunciation: [/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/]

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