English word periparturient comes from English peri- (Around or surrounding:. Near:.), English parturient
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| peri- | English (eng) | Around or surrounding:. Near:. |
| parturient | English (eng) | A substance that facilitates labour.. One who is in labour, who is about to give birth, or who has recently given birth. (by extension) About to create a new product, or float a new idea.. (of a substance) Facilitating labour.. In labour, about to give birth, or having recently given birth.. Of, related to, or caused by childbirth. |
| periparturient | English (eng) | Around the time of childbirth. |