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Parous

Description:

Parous is an adjective that describes an individual, particularly a female, who has given birth successfully more than once.

Senses:

• Medical Sense: (adjective) Denoting an individual who has given birth to one or more viable offspring.
• Zoology Sense: (adjective) Relating to animals that have produced offspring more than once.

Usages:

1. In medical terminology, parous women are more prone to certain health conditions.
2. The behavior differences between primiparous and multiparous females are significant.

Sample Sentences:

1. After having three children, Mary was considered a parous woman.

2. The study compared the health outcomes of parous and nulliparous females.

3. The parous rabbit exhibited excellent mothering skills, taking care of its numerous offspring.

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