antenatal

adjective an·te·na·tal \-ˈnā-t^əl\

Definition of ANTENATAL

: prenatal <antenatal diagnosis of birth defects>

— an·te·na·tal·ly \-ē\ adverb

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1806

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adjective an·te·na·tal \-ˈnāt-^əl\

: prenatal <antenatal diagnosis of birth defects>

British : concerned with the care and treatment of the unborn child and of pregnant women <antenatal clinics>

—an·te·na·tal·ly \-ē\ adverb

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