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Gestation
01
the period during which a woman is pregnant, from conception to birth
Example
Doctors monitor the progress of gestation through regular check-ups and ultrasound scans.
She was in the third month of her gestation and started feeling the baby's movements.
During the early weeks of gestation, it's crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle for the well-being of the fetus.
02
the process of developing an idea or plan over time
Example
The gestation of his novel took nearly a decade, reflecting the depth of the story.
She explained that the idea had a long gestation period before it became a reality.
03
the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans)
word family
gestate
Verb
gestation
Noun
gestational
Adjective
gestational
Adjective
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