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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPerinatal
/ˌper.ɪˈneɪ.təl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Relating to or occurring in the period around the time of birth, typically from the 22nd week of gestation to seven days after birth.
"Specialized perinatal care has significantly reduced infant mortality rates."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the neo-Latin prefix 'peri-' meaning 'around or surrounding', combined with the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'pertaining to birth' (from 'natus', born). Coined in the mid-20th century within medical terminology to specifically designate the critical period immediately before and after birth.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Perinatal" is said worldwide
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périnatal
Transliteration: pe.ʁi.na.tal
"Les soins périnatals sont essentiels pour la santé de la mère et de l'enfant."
perinatal
Transliteration: pe.ʁi.naˈtaːl
"Die perinatale Medizin beschäftigt sich mit der Betreuung von Mutter und Kind."
perinatale
Transliteration: pe.ri.naˈta.le
"Il reparto di terapia intensiva perinatale offre assistenza avanzata ai neonati."
perinatal
Transliteration: pe.ɾi.naˈtal
"La depresión perinatal afecta a muchas mujeres después del parto."
perinatal
Transliteration: pe.ɾi.naˈtaɫ
"A assistência perinatal de qualidade salva muitas vidas todos os anos."
प्रसवकालीन
Transliteration: prasavakalina
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"प्रसवकालीन देखभाल नवजात शिशु के स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
围产期的
Transliteration: wéi chǎn qī de
Script: 中文汉字
"良好的围产期保健可以降低婴儿死亡率。"
주산기의
Transliteration: jusan-g-ui
Script: 한국어 한글
"주산기 사망률을 줄이기 위한 연구가 계속되고 있습니다."
周産期の
Transliteration: shūsanki no
Script: 日本語
"周産期医療の体制を強化することが求められています。"
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