Parturition
Pronunciation: /ˈpiˈɑɹtʊɹˈɪtˈaɪˌɑn/
Parturition (noun)
- The process of giving birth, when a baby or young animal is delivered from the body.
- The stage of pregnancy when strong body contractions lead to delivery.
Examples
- The birth process begins when the body is ready for parturition.
- Parturition is the birth process that ends with a newborn.