[See prec. and GESTATION.] The progressive development of the embryo in the womb from conception till birth.
1775. A. Hamilton, Pract. Midwifery, 70. During the whole term of Utero-Gestation.
1836–9. Todd’s Cycl. Anat., II. 436/1. Utero-gestation in the Mammalia is terminated by parturition or the birth of the young.
1888. Brit. Med. Jrnl., 14 April, 800/1. Acute intestinal obstruction complicating utero-gestation.
