Definition of parturition
: the action or process of giving birth to offspring : childbirth
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parturition can sometimes proceed more quickly than anticipated
Origin and Etymology of parturition
Late Latin parturition-, parturitio, from Latin parturire
First Known Use: 1646
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Medical Definition of parturition
: the action or process of giving birth to offspring : childbirth
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