Miscarrying: meaning, definitions and examples

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miscarrying

 

[ mษชsหˆkษ›rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

pregnancy loss

Miscarrying refers to the spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy. This can occur due to various factors, including chromosomal abnormalities, health conditions in the mother, or problems with the uterus. It is a common occurrence, with about 10-20% of recognized pregnancies ending in miscarriage. The experience can be emotionally and physically distressing for those involved and often requires medical attention to ensure the health of the mother.

Synonyms

failed pregnancy, pregnancy loss, spontaneous abortion

Examples of usage

  • She experienced miscarrying during her first trimester.
  • Miscarrying can leave lasting emotional effects.
  • Many women face challenges after miscarrying.
  • The doctor explained the risks of miscarrying.

Translations

Translations of the word "miscarrying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abortamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคญเคชเคพเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fehlgeburt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keguguran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบะธะดะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poronienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆต็”ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fausse couche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aborto espontรกneo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฌู‡ุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potrat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potrat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตไบง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ splav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณsturlรกt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aborto espontรกneo

Etymology

The term 'miscarry' originates from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly,' and the verb 'carry.' The word has its roots in Middle English from the 15th century and has been used to denote the act of carrying a pregnancy that results unfavorably. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass both the physical and emotional aspects related to losing a fetus. Miscarriages have been a part of human reproduction throughout history, leading to various cultural interpretations and practices surrounding pregnancy loss.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,116, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.