Puerperal

Origin

From New Latin puerperalis, from Latin puerpera ("woman in childbirth"), from puer ("boy") + pariō ("I bear").

Full definition of puerperal

Adjective

1. Of, pertaining to or associated with childbirth.

Derived terms

• extrapuerperal
• puerperal fever
• puerperal and nonpuerperal mastitis

Related terms

• antepartum
• parous
• postpartum
• puerperium