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parturient

UK
/pɑːˈtjʊə.ri.ənt/
US
/pɑrˈtʊr.i.ənt/

Translations

parturientnoun
parturients
pl
UK
/pɑːˈtjʊəriənt/
US
/pɑrˈtʊriənt/
parturienteTerme médical ; s'emploie surtout pour une femme ou une femelle en train d'accoucher.
The veterinarian was called to assist the parturient cow during the difficult delivery.
Le vétérinaire a été appelé pour assister la parturiente pendant la mise bas difficile.
parturientadjective
more parturient
Comp.
most parturient
Super.
UK
/pɑːˈtjʊə.ri.ənt/
US
/pɑrˈtʊr.i.ənt/
en travail
The parturient mare was closely monitored by the veterinarian.
La jument en travail était étroitement surveillée par le vétérinaire.
Additional translations
parturientSoutenu, surtout en langue médicale ou littéraire.
Synonyms
pregnant
in labor
gravid
expectant

Definitions

parturientnoun
A female, especially a woman or animal, that is in the process of giving birth.
The veterinarian was called to assist the parturient cow during the difficult delivery.
parturientadjective
About to give birth or in labor.
The parturient mare was closely monitored by the veterinarian.
Bringing forth or about to bring forth something, especially an idea or a new development.
The parturient discussions at the conference led to groundbreaking innovations.
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