Quadripara
/ˌkwɒd.rɪˈpɑː.rə/noun
A woman who has given birth four times.
Did you know?The term 'quadripara' comes from Latin roots meaning 'four' and 'to bring forth', reflecting deep cultural significance around motherhood and fertility in ancient societies.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
quadripara
“four times bringing forth (children)”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
quadripara
“a woman who has given birth four times, used in medical texts”
Modern English
English
quadripara
“adopted directly from Latin for medical terminology in obstetrics”
20th Century
English
quadripara
“formal medical classification for women in obstetric records”