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lying-in /ly·ing-in/ (li´ing-in)

1. puerperal.

2. puerperium.

ly·ing-in (l

ng-

)

n. pl. ly·ings-in (l

ngz-) or ly·ing-ins

A state attending childbirth.

adj.

Of or intended for use during childbirth.

lying-in

Etymology: AS, licgan, lying; L, in

1 adj, designating the time before, during, and after childbirth.

2 adj, designating a hospital that provides care for women in childbirth and the puerperium.

3 n, the condition of being in confinement, or childbed.

lying-in [li´ing-in]

1. puerperal.

2. puerperium.

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