Gestation

[dʒe'steɪʃ(ə)n] or [dʒɛ'steʃən]

(noun.) the conception and development of an idea or plan.

(noun.) the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans).

Checked by Letitia--From WordNet

(n.) The act of wearing (clothes or ornaments).

(n.) The act of carrying young in the womb from conception to delivery; pregnancy.

(n.) Exercise in which one is borne or carried, as on horseback, or in a carriage, without the exertion of his own powers; passive exercise.

Typed by Clint

n. Pregnancy.

Edited by Katy

n. the act of carrying the young in the womb pregnancy.—adjs. Ges′tant laden; Ges′tatory pertaining to gestation.

Checker: Patrice