prenatal
UK/,pri:'neitəl/US/.pri:'neitl/
B1
Definitions
adj.
Happening or existing before birth.
产前的;出生前的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpre-before
+
natalborn, birth
=prenatal
pre- (before) + natal (birth) = "before birth." The standard word for care and checks during pregnancy.
Common Collocations
- 1.prenatal care产前护理
- 2.prenatal screening产前筛查
- 3.prenatal vitamins孕期维生素
Example Sentences
- 1.
Regular prenatal care reduces the risk of complications.
- 2.
She takes prenatal vitamins every morning.