para-, par-, -parous, -partum

(Greek > Latin: to bring forth, to bear; producing viable offspring; giving birth to; brood; secreting)

deuteripara, secundipara

A woman who has had two pregnancies carried to the stage of viability, regardless of whether the fetus was born dead or alive or whether the gestation was single or multiple.

dorsiparous

duipara

fissiparity

fissiparous

Reproducing or separating by fission.

fissiparously

fissiparousness

fixed pupil

A pupil of the eye which does not react to stimuli.

floriparous

foliiparous

fructiparous

Producing fruit.

gemelliparous

gemmiparous

Reproducing by buds or gemmae.

igniparous

1. Producing fire.
2. Giving "birth" to fire.
3. Experiencing a burning sensation during the birth of a child.

in loco parentis

In the place of a parent.

Having the responsibilities or role of a parent, e.g. teachers during the time students are under their charge are in the legal position of a guardian. Anyone who serves in loco parentis may be considered to have responsibilities of guardianship, either formal or informal, over minors.

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para-, par-, -parous, -partum

(Greek > Latin: to bring forth, to bear; producing viable offspring; giving birth to; brood; secreting)

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