postnatal

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(pōst′nāt′'l)

adjective

after birth; esp., of the period immediately after birth

Origin: post- + natal

See postnatal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or occurring after birth, especially during the period immediately after birth.

Related Forms:

  • post·naˈtal·ly adverb

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