monocyesis

English

Etymology

From mono- (“one”) +‎ cyesis (“pregnancy”).

Noun

monocyesis (plural not attested)

1. (uncommon) Singular pregnancy; pregnancy with only one fetus.

   Coordinate term: polycyesis

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Usage notes

Usually used by non-native speakers, perhaps due to the word's inclusion in some old medical dictionaries.