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Perinatal

/ˌper.ɪˈneɪ.təl/
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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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🇫🇷French → English

périnatal

Transliteration: pe.ʁi.na.tal

"Les soins périnatals sont essentiels pour la santé de la mère et de l'enfant."

🇩🇪German → English

perinatal

Transliteration: pe.ʁi.naˈtaːl

"Die perinatale Medizin beschäftigt sich mit der Betreuung von Mutter und Kind."

🇮🇹Italian → English

perinatale

Transliteration: pe.ri.naˈta.le

"Il reparto di terapia intensiva perinatale offre assistenza avanzata ai neonati."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

perinatal

Transliteration: pe.ɾi.naˈtal

"La depresión perinatal afecta a muchas mujeres después del parto."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

perinatal

Transliteration: pe.ɾi.naˈtaɫ

"A assistência perinatal de qualidade salva muitas vidas todos os anos."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

प्रसवकालीन

Transliteration: prasavakalina

Script: हिंदी देवनागरी

"प्रसवकालीन देखभाल नवजात शिशु के स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

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。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

주산기의

Transliteration: jusan-g-ui

Script: 한국어 한글

"주산기 사망률을 줄이기 위한 연구가 계속되고 있습니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

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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