n. [ LL. quaternitas, fr. L. quaterni four each: cf. F. quaternité. ]
n. [ F. maternité, LL. maternitas. ]
a.
n. The section of a hospital devoted to assisting women during childbirth and caring for them and their newborn infants until they are released to go home. [ PJC ]
n. [ F. maternité, LL. maternitas. ]
a.
n. The section of a hospital devoted to assisting women during childbirth and caring for them and their newborn infants until they are released to go home. [ PJC ]