Gestational (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to gestation.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The gestational age of the fetus was calculated to be 20 weeks.
- Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
- The gestational sac is a structure that surrounds the embryo and provides it with nutrients.
- The doctor monitored the gestational development of the twins closely throughout the pregnancy.
- The gestational period for humans is approximately 40 weeks from the start of the last menstrual period.