Meaning of parturition in English

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