Gestation Period

Gestation period: Fetal development period from the time of conception until birth. For humans, the full gestation period is normally 9 months / 280 days / 40 weeks. The word “gestation” comes from the Latin “gestare” meaning “to carry or to bear.”

Source: https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10675

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