HealthAugust 20, 2026
natal
NAY-tuhl
Definition
Relating to the time or place of one's birth.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'natalis,' meaning 'pertaining to birth.' It shares a common root with the word 'nation,' which originally referred to a group of people born in the same place.
In the news
In the article, it is used as part of the phrase 'natal intensive care unit' to describe the specialized medical setting where infants receive intensive treatment after birth.
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