ˌutero-geˈstation
[See prec. and gestation.]
The progressive development of the embryo in the womb from conception till birth.
| 1775 A. Hamilton Pract. Midwifery 70 During the whole term of Utero-Gestation. 1836–9 Todd's Cycl. Anat. II. 436/1 Utero-gestation in the Mammalia is terminated by parturition or the birth of the young. 1888 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 14 April 800/1 Acute intestinal obstruction complicating utero-gestation. |