Puerperal

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /pjʊərˈpɪrəl/

Definitions of puerperal

adjective relating to or connected with childbirth

Example Sentences

A1 The puerperal woman received care from the midwife.

A2 The doctor explained the puerperal fever symptoms to the new mother.

B1 The hospital offers specialized puerperal care for postpartum women.

B2 Puerperal sepsis is a serious complication that can occur after childbirth.

C1 The research study focused on puerperal mental health issues.

C2 The conference discussed the latest advancements in puerperal care and treatment.

Examples of puerperal in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed her with puerperal sepsis after giving birth.

informal She had puerperal fever after having her baby.

slang She's dealing with puerperal complications post-delivery.

figurative The puerperal challenges of motherhood can be overwhelming.

Grammatical Forms of puerperal

past tense

puerpered

plural

puerperals

comparative

more puerperal

superlative

most puerperal

present tense

puerperes

future tense

will puerper

perfect tense

has puerpered

continuous tense

is puerpering

singular

puerperal

positive degree

puerperal

infinitive

to puerper

gerund

puerpering

participle

puerpered

Origin and Evolution of puerperal

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'puerperal' originated from Latin
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe the period immediately after childbirth, the term 'puerperal' has evolved to encompass a broader range of postpartum health issues and conditions.