noun
- A pregnant woman; a woman who is pregnant or has been pregnant.
Usage: Medical or clinical term; Often used in obstetrics and gynecology
Examples
- The gravida was monitored closely throughout her third trimester.
- A gravida in her first pregnancy may have different concerns than a multipara.
- The clinic provides prenatal care for every gravida who registers.
- The doctor asked the gravida about her medical history before the examination.