parturition

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/ˌpɑː(ɹ)tjʊˈɹɪʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

The act of giving birth; childbirth.

Related words

Synonyms

giving birth birthing birth childbirth calving term confinement labor delivery childbearing enfantement labour babymaking coming into the world foaling outbirth

Associated

decoction lactation oxytocin weaning postpartum progesterone gestation implantation uterine obstetrics litter

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