Meaning of parturition in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpɑrtʃʊˈrɪʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    parturition

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from late Latin parturitio(n-), from parturire‘be in labor’ (see parturient)

    Definitions

    1. the process of giving birth

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