| 单词 | prenatal |
| 释义 | prenatal (once / 14538 pages) adj Use the adjective prenatal to describe something that happens prior to a baby's birth, like a special prenatal yoga class for pregnant women. The word prenatal has been around since the 1830s, mostly as a medical term to describe the state of a pregnant woman or her fetus. The word is made up of pre, "before" in Modern Latin, and natal, which comes from natus, Latin for "to be born." There are prenatal vitamins, prenatal exercise classes, and prenatal checkups — all for women who are expecting babies. Interestingly, an anagram for prenatal is parental. WORD FAMILYprenatal: prenatally+/natal: antenatal, natality, natally, neonatal, postnatal, prenatal USAGE EXAMPLESThe state health department is offering a free test to any woman who is not yet enrolled in prenatal care by the second trimester. Washington Times(Dec 13, 2016) Prenatal professionals encourage women to concentrate on a focal point to keep them relaxed and concentrated on their breathing. The Guardian(Dec 09, 2016) Experts say a lack of prenatal care is a key contributor to preterm births and infant mortality. Washington Times(Dec 08, 2016) adj occurring or existing before birth the prenatal period Syn|Ant antenatal, antepartum perinatal occurring during the period around birth (5 months before and 1 month after) postnatal, postpartumoccurring immediately after birth |
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