Associations to the word «Puerperal»

Wiktionary

PUERPERAL, adjective. Of, pertaining to or associated with childbirth.
PUERPERAL FEVER, noun. (pathology) A fever, following childbirth or abortion, due to infection of the uterus.
PUERPERAL FEVERS, noun. Plural of puerperal fever

Dictionary definition

PUERPERAL, adjective. Relating to or connected with or occurring at the time of childbirth or shortly following, or to the woman who has just given birth.

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