Miscarriage

Pronunciation: /mɪˈskɛrədʒ/

Miscarriage (noun)

  1. The loss of a pregnancy before the baby is able to live outside the womb.
  2. A failure of a plan, process, or attempt, when the expected result does not happen.

Examples

  • She experienced an early pregnancy loss after weeks of trying.
  • They learned about early pregnancy loss during a routine check.