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gestation

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/dʒɛsˈteɪʃən/ · ges-ta-tion

The period during which an embryo or fetus develops inside a woman's uterus.

Meanings

nounformal

The period during which an embryo or fetus develops inside a woman's uterus.

وہ مدت جس میں ایک ایمبریو یا جنین ایک عورت کے رحم کے اندر ترقی کرتا ہے۔

حمل

hamal

Synonyms

pregnancygestative periodincubationحملحمل کی حالتجنینی عمل

Antonyms

miscarriageinfertilityسقطبانجھ پن

Common Collocations

  • gestation period
  • gestation length
  • gestation stage

Example Sentences

The gestation period for humans is approximately nine months.

انسانوں کے حمل کی مدت تقریباً نو مہینے ہوتی ہے۔

Insaanoñ ke hamal ki muddat taqreeban nau maheenay hoti hai.

During gestation, the fetus undergoes critical development.

حمل کے دوران، جنین اہم ترقی سے گزرتا ہے۔

Hamal ke doran, janin ahem taraqqi se guzarta hai.

Gestation can vary significantly among different species.

حمل مختلف انواع میں نمایاں طور پر مختلف ہو سکتا ہے۔

Hamal mukhtalif anwa' mein numaayan tor par mukhtalif ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

gesticulate:Gesticulate refers to using gestures while speaking, whereas gestation is related to pregnancy.

Word Family

gestational
adjectiveحمل کا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'gestation' as holding something precious for nine months.

Imagine a pregnant woman cradling her baby bump.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "gestatio" — a carrying, a bearing

First known use: 15th century

The term 'gestation' comes from the Latin 'gestatio', which refers to the act of carrying or bearing offspring. It has been used in English since the 15th century.