Definition of antepartum in English:

antepartum

adjective antɪˈpɑːtəmˌan(t)ēˈpärdəm

Medicine

Occurring not long before childbirth.
〔医〕分娩前的，产前的
Example sentencesExamples
- Procedures that increase the likelihood of direct fetal exposure to maternal blood should be minimized during the antepartum and intrapartum periods.
- The biophysical profile integrates several observations of fetal status into an assessment tool that usually is used during the antepartum period to guide clinical management.
- There are published data indicating that approximately two-thirds of high risk newborns can be anticipated by careful antepartum evaluation.
- Recent reports suggest that bright light therapy has an antidepressant effect on patients with antepartum depression.
- The safety and effectiveness of antiretroviral agents in the antepartum period and during labor is an area of active research, and recommendations are continually being updated and modified.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Latin, 'before birth'.

Definition of antepartum in US English:

antepartum

adjectiveˌan(t)ēˈpärdəm

Medicine

attributive Occurring not long before childbirth.
〔医〕分娩前的，产前的
Example sentencesExamples
- There are published data indicating that approximately two-thirds of high risk newborns can be anticipated by careful antepartum evaluation.
- Recent reports suggest that bright light therapy has an antidepressant effect on patients with antepartum depression.
- Procedures that increase the likelihood of direct fetal exposure to maternal blood should be minimized during the antepartum and intrapartum periods.
- The safety and effectiveness of antiretroviral agents in the antepartum period and during labor is an area of active research, and recommendations are continually being updated and modified.
- The biophysical profile integrates several observations of fetal status into an assessment tool that usually is used during the antepartum period to guide clinical management.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Latin, ‘before birth’.

词汇	antepartum
释义	Definition of antepartum in English: antepartum adjective antɪˈpɑːtəmˌan(t)ēˈpärdəm Medicine Occurring not long before childbirth. 〔医〕分娩前的，产前的 Example sentencesExamples Procedures that increase the likelihood of direct fetal exposure to maternal blood should be minimized during the antepartum and intrapartum periods. The biophysical profile integrates several observations of fetal status into an assessment tool that usually is used during the antepartum period to guide clinical management. There are published data indicating that approximately two-thirds of high risk newborns can be anticipated by careful antepartum evaluation. Recent reports suggest that bright light therapy has an antidepressant effect on patients with antepartum depression. The safety and effectiveness of antiretroviral agents in the antepartum period and during labor is an area of active research, and recommendations are continually being updated and modified. Origin Late 19th century: from Latin, 'before birth'. Definition of antepartum in US English: antepartum adjectiveˌan(t)ēˈpärdəm Medicine attributive Occurring not long before childbirth. 〔医〕分娩前的，产前的 Example sentencesExamples There are published data indicating that approximately two-thirds of high risk newborns can be anticipated by careful antepartum evaluation. Recent reports suggest that bright light therapy has an antidepressant effect on patients with antepartum depression. Procedures that increase the likelihood of direct fetal exposure to maternal blood should be minimized during the antepartum and intrapartum periods. The safety and effectiveness of antiretroviral agents in the antepartum period and during labor is an area of active research, and recommendations are continually being updated and modified. The biophysical profile integrates several observations of fetal status into an assessment tool that usually is used during the antepartum period to guide clinical management. Origin Late 19th century: from Latin, ‘before birth’.
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