Pronunciations (2)
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/poʊstˈneɪtəl/
Pronunciation notes
- US
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/pəʊstˈneɪtəl/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
Adjective
After being born, of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth (of a baby).
Usage- not-comparable
- Examples
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postnatal development
postnatal treatment
Of a mother, after giving birth.
Usage- not-comparable
- proscribed
Adjective
occurring immediately after birth
- Synonyms
- Examples
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postnatal development