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pregnancies

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹɛɡnənsiz// UK //pɹˈɛɡnənsɪz// preg·nan·cies

n. the state of being pregnant, when a baby is growing inside a person's body. It usually lasts about nine months.

n. the period from conception to childbirth during which a developing fetus is carried within the uterus. Plural form of 'pregnancy'.


SIMPLE

Healthy food is very important during pregnancies.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor monitored both of her pregnancies closely to ensure there were no complications for the mother or the babies.

COMPLEX

Medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with high-risk pregnancies, allowing for safer outcomes for both the parent and the newborn in complex clinical situations.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form; refers to multiple instances of being pregnant or the state across different individuals.

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