Parturition: meaning, definitions and examples

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parturition

 

[ pษ‘หrtjสŠหˆrษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

process of giving birth

Parturition refers to the act of giving birth to offspring. It is a natural physiological process that occurs in most mammals, including humans. During parturition, the uterus contracts to expel the fetus through the birth canal. This process is often accompanied by various hormonal changes in the mother's body.

Synonyms

childbirth, delivery, labor

Examples of usage

  • The parturition of a baby elephant can be quite an event to witness.
  • Midwives are trained to assist women during the process of parturition.
  • The doctor closely monitored the progress of the parturition to ensure a safe delivery.

Translations

Translations of the word "parturition" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geburt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelahiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะพะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡บ็”ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accouchement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถœ์‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู„ุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ porod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรดrod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅจฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ porod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆรฐing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doฤŸum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parto

Etymology

The term 'parturition' originated from the Latin word 'parturitio', which means 'childbirth'. It has been used in medical contexts to describe the process of giving birth for centuries. The understanding of parturition has evolved over time with advancements in obstetrics and reproductive health.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,040, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.