parturition

Noun
Synonyms: birthgiving birthbirthing

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the process of giving birthSynonyms: birthgiving birthbirthing
Advertisement

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Parturition \Par`tu*ri"tion\, n. [L. parturitio, fr. parturire: cf. F. parturition. See Parturient.]

1.The act of bringing forth, or being delivered of, young; the act of giving birth; delivery; childbirth. [1913 Webster]

2.That which is brought forth; a birth. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Advertisement