antenatal care Medical surveillance and review performed during pregnancy for the early detection of possible complications of pregnancy, especially pre-eclamptic toxaemia (see PRE-ECLAMPSIA) and uterine and fetal abnormalities.
The closest phrase listed in the dictionary is âbeauty contestâ which is defined as: an assemblage of girls or women at which judges select the most beautiful âcalled also beauty pageant. This definition barely grazes the surface. b: an ostentatious display.
A canvass or occasion that reveals preference, without the force of an election: the mini-convention billed as a beauty contest for those seeking the presidential nomination/ Today's primary is considered a beauty contest because no delegates to the convention will actually be chosen (1960s+)