Definition

A condition in some animals that looks like pregnancy but is not real, often happening after they mate without becoming pregnant.

Example

The dog experienced pseudopregnancy after her last heat cycle, showing signs similar to being pregnant.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of pseudopregnancy in animals?

Yeah, I read about it once; it's pretty interesting!

It's strange how some mammals can have that condition after mating but not actually be pregnant.

I know, right? Nature has some really weird ways of working things out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pseudopregnancy → It is formed from "pseudo-" (from Greek "pseudes", meaning false) and "pregnancy" (from Latin "praegnantia", meaning the condition of being pregnant). The word describes a condition that mimics pregnancy but is not a true pregnancy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'false' ('pseudo-') pregnancy — it helps you remember that pseudopregnancy refers to a condition that appears like pregnancy but isn't real.

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