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gestation /ges·ta·tion/ (jes-ta´shun) pregnancy. See also gestation period, under period. gesta´tional

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ges·ta·tion (j-stshn)

n.

The period of fetal development from conception until birth; pregnancy.

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Gestation

The period from conception to birth, during which the developing fetus is carried in the uterus.

Mentioned in: Childbirth

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gestation

[jestā′shən]

Etymology: L, gestare, to bear

in a viviparous animal, the period from the fertilization of the ovum until birth. Gestation varies with the species. In humans the average duration is 266 days, or approximately 280 days from the onset of the last menstrual period. A gestation time of less than 37 weeks is regarded as premature; one that continues beyond 42 weeks is considered postmature, regardless of the size of the fetus or other factors. See also pregnancy.

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gestation [jes-ta´shun]

the period of development of the young in viviparous animals, from the time of fertilization of the oocyte (ovum) to birth; see also pregnancy.

gestation period the duration of pregnancy; in the human female, the average length, calculated from the first day of the last normal menstrual period, is 280 days, or 6 lunar months. The normal limits of the human gestation period are from 37 weeks (259 days) to 42 weeks (293 days); days and weeks are counted as completed days and weeks. If one counts from the moment of conception, the length of time is 266 days (280−14 days).

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gestation,

n the period of time between the fertilization of a mam-mal's egg until the time it is born.

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gestation,

n the period of development between fertilization and birth.

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gestation

the period of development of the young in viviparous animals, from the time of fertilization of the ovum to birth. See also pregnancy.

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gestation period

the duration of pregnancy in the domestic animal species are: cow—273 to 292 days (Bos taurus), 271 to 310 days (Bos indicus); mare—333 to 346 days; ass—365 to 375 days; ewe—143 to 147 days (meat sheep), 147 to 155 days (merino); goat doe—146 to 155 days; sow—111 to 116 days; bitch—58 to 68 days; queen—61 to 70 days.

In laboratory and quasi-pet animals: guinea pig 59-72 days, gerbil 24-26 days, hamster 15.5-16 days, mouse 19-21 days, rat 21-23 days, rabbit 29-35 days.

perpetual gestation chart

a table based on the average gestation period of the particular species, e.g. 63 days for bitches, that plots the anticipated date of parturition against the breeding (conception) date. Designed to be independent of the year so it is valid indefinitely.

prolonged gestation

see prolonged gestation.

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gestation

Pregnancy Reproduction medicine The period from fertilization to delivery/birth. See Multiple gestation.

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Patient discussion about gestation.

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Q. What Exercises Can I Do During Pregnancy? I am 16 weeks pregnant. My doctor told me that doing some exercise would help with my back pain. Is it safe? What exercises can I do during pregnancy?

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Q. What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? I've heard that an ectopic pregnancy can be very dangerous. What is exactly an ectopic pregnancy?

A. Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus- for example in the pelvis, behind the uterous, in the fallopian tube, in the cervix or even in the abdominal cavity. It is a very dangerous situation that requires immediate medical care.
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