Nulliparous

Pronunciation
/nuh-LIP-uh-ruhs/
Category
Reproductive Biology
Singular
Nulliparous
Plural
Nulliparous

Definition

Not having produced offspring.

Etymology

From Latin 'nullus' meaning 'none' and 'parere' meaning 'to bear'.

Example

The female was nulliparous, meaning she had never given birth.

Related Terms

  • Parous
  • Virgin