Meaning
prenatal, antenatal
- relating to the medical care or period before birth
In a sentence
Hanno deciso di fare tutti gli esami prenatali raccomandati dal medico.
They decided to take all the prenatal tests recommended by the doctor.
Segui già un corso prenatale con la tua ostetrica?
Are you already taking an antenatal class with your midwife?
Non tutti i controlli prenatali sono obbligatori durante la gravidanza.
Not all prenatal check-ups are mandatory during pregnancy.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prenatale | masculine · singular |
| prenatale | feminine · singular |
| prenatali | masculine · plural |
| prenatali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable in gender: uses '-e' for both masculine and feminine singular, '-i' for plural.
- Often seen in set medical phrases such as 'diagnosi prenatale' or 'corso prenatale'.