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Definition of: parturient
(pär·ty
r′ē·ənt, -tr′-) adjective
Bringing forth or about to bring forth young; pertaining to childbirth: used also figuratively of plans, ideas, etc. [<L parturiens, -entis, ppr. of parturire be in labor, desiderative of parere bring forth]
—par·tu′ri·en·cy noun
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