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Definition of multiparity in English:

multiparity

noun

Obstetrics

  • The condition or fact of being multiparous.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Matthew Duncan (1826–1890), obstetric physician. From post-classical Latin multiparus multiparous + -ity, probably after French multiparité.

Pronunciation

multiparity

/ˌmʌltɪˈparɪti/