antenatal

adj

antenatal

adj

US [ˌɛəntʰiˈnɛɪːɾl̩] · /ˌæntɪˈneɪtəl/

Etymology From Latin ante (“before”) + nātālis (“natal”), from nāscor (“to be born”), equivalent to ante- + natal.

1

Occurring or existing before birth.

  • antenatal care
  • antenatal therapy
Synonyms
prenatal
Derived terms
antenatally
Related terms
natal, perinatal, postnatal

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