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linguistics

n. the scientific study of the physical, structural, functional, psychological, and social characteristics of human language. See also psycholinguistics; sociolinguistics.

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prenatal care

prenatal care

health care and educational services provided to or obtained by a woman during pregnancy. Such services are intended to prevent complications and decrease the risk of maternal or fetal mortality.