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perinatology

/pərɪˈnætɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does perinatology mean?

noun

The branch of medicine dealing with the care of the fetus and the mother during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Example

"The perinatology department at the hospital specializes in high-risk pregnancies."

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