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Gestation
01
the period during which a woman is pregnant, from conception to birth
Examples
Doctors monitor the progress of gestation through regular check-ups and ultrasound scans.
02
the process of developing an idea or plan over time
Examples
The gestation of his novel took nearly a decade, reflecting the depth of the story.
03
the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans)
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