Periparturient
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Around the time of childbirth. not-comparable
"It has been reported that periparturient cows undergo a period of immunosuppression of various immunological parameters associated with a high susceptibility to uterine and mammary infections […]"
Example
More examples"It has been reported that periparturient cows undergo a period of immunosuppression of various immunological parameters associated with a high susceptibility to uterine and mammary infections […]"
Etymology
From peri- + parturient.
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