primi-
first
From Latin primus, first
Meaning
What does primi- mean?
primi- is a prefix meaning first. It comes from Latin primus, first.
Used in obstetrics: a primigravida is pregnant for the first time and a primipara has given birth once.
In real words
Medical words with primi-
a woman who has given birth once, or who is giving birth for the first time
giving birth for the first time, or having given birth only once
primigravida
a woman who is pregnant for the first time
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primi- is one of 14 parts in this lesson. Learn them together, then take real words apart.
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