full term

noun

The period for which a pregnant woman carries a baby; the full nine months of gestation.

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Meanings

nounfull term (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe period for which a pregnant woman carries a baby; the full nine months of gestation.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent

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