stillbirth

noun

still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth How to pronounce stillbirth (audio)
-ˈbərth
: the birth of a dead fetus

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Pregnant women can suffer stillbirths and miscarriages from the high fevers that are a symptom of listeria. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025 Severe infections can result in miscarriages, stillbirths, and early delivery in pregnant women, and potentially fatal infections for the baby due to spread outside of the gastrointestinal system. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 During pregnancy, invasive listeriosis can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025 Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. City News Service, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stillbirth

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stillbirth was in 1880

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“Stillbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stillbirth. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

stillbirth

noun
still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth How to pronounce stillbirth (audio)
-ˈbərth
: the birth of a dead baby

Medical Definition

stillbirth

noun
: the birth of a dead fetus compare live birth

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