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| ges·ta·tion [ je stáysh'n ] |
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1. biology carrying of offspring in womb: the process of carrying offspring in the womb during pregnancy
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2. biology period of development of fetus: the period of development of the offspring during pregnancy
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3. development: the development of an idea or plan in the mind, or the time it takes to develop
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| [Mid-16th century. < Latin gestation-< gestat-, past participle of gestare "carry in the womb" < gerere "carry"] |
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  ges·ta·tion·al adjective |
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