gravid

gravid (grav′id)

adjective

pregnant

Etymology: L gravidus < gravis, heavy: see grave

gra·vid′·ity (grə vid′i tē) noun

Modifies a noun

uterus: A late effect is the compression of the gravid uterus.
female: My estimate of the length of the gravid female is 175 cm.
proglottids: The scolex is large and equipped with two rows of hooks, whilst the posterior gravid proglottids have a characteristic bell shape.
fish: Throughout the season all stale or gravid fish must be released.
woman: Read the full article in the British Medical Journal Uterine rupture during induced or augmented labor in gravid women with one prior cesarean delivery.

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