'Parturition' definitions:

Definition of 'parturition'

From: WordNet
noun
The process of giving birth [syn: parturition, birth, giving birth, birthing]

Definition of 'Parturition'

From: GCIDE
  • Parturition \Par`tu*ri"tion\, n. [L. parturitio, fr. parturire: cf. F. parturition. See Parturient.]
  • 1. The act of bringing forth, or being delivered of, young; the act of giving birth; delivery; childbirth. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. That which is brought forth; a birth. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

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