HealthAugust 17, 2026

intrapartum

IN-truh-par-tum

Definition

Occurring during the process of giving birth or labor.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'intra-' meaning 'within' and 'partus' meaning 'birth' or 'bringing forth,' referring to the period of active labor and delivery.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the specialized medical procedure known as ex utero intrapartum treatment, which establishes an airway for the fetus while the infant is still connected to the placenta during the birth process.

This Fetus Had a Parasitic Twin in an Unusual Location

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