parturition
[ pahr-too-rish-uh n, -tyoo-, -choo- ]
/ ˌpɑr tʊˈrɪʃ ən, -tyʊ-, -tʃʊ- /
noun Biology.
the process of bringing forth young.
Origin of parturition
1640–50; < Late Latin
parturītiōn- (stem of
parturītiō) travail, equivalent to Latin
parturīt(us) (past participle of
parturīre; see
parturient) +
-iōn-
-ion
Words nearby parturition
parturient,
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parturient fever,
parturifacient,
parturiometer,
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partway,
party,
party boat,
party girl,
party line
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British Dictionary definitions for parturition
parturition
/ (ˌpɑːtjʊˈrɪʃən) /
noun
the act or process of giving birth
Word Origin for parturition
C17: from Late Latin
parturītiō, from
parturīre to be in labour
Medical definitions for parturition
parturition
[ pär′tu-rĭsh′ən, pär′chə- ]
n.
The process of labor and delivery in the birth of a child.