parturition

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Definitions

n.

The process of giving birth; childbirth.

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🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
parturitroot
+
ionact, process, state
=parturition

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Modern medicine has made parturition much safer for both mother and baby.

  • 2.

    The veterinarian monitored the dog's parturition throughout the night.

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