Perinatology Definition
pĕrə-nā-tŏlə-jē
noun
The medical specialty concerned with the care of the mother, fetus, and infant during the perinatal period.
American Heritage Medicine
A branch of obstetrics focusing on the medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies.
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Origin of Perinatology
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From Ancient Greek περί (peri, “around or about") + Latin natus + -ology
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