exterogestation

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noun

Gestation continuing outside the womb after birth, according to certain theories of child development.

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Meanings

nounexterogestation (uncountable)
  1. uncountableGestation continuing outside the womb after birth, according to certain theories of child development.

Origin

From extero- + gestation.

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APA

exterogestation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exterogestation

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“exterogestation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exterogestation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “exterogestation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/exterogestation.

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