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parturition

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːtjʊˈrɪʃ(ə)n/
Definition of parturition

noun

[mass noun] formal or technical
  • the action of giving birth to young; childbirth:the weeks following parturition

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin parturitio(n-), from parturire 'be in labour' (see parturient)

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