Definition of stillbirth
: the birth of a dead fetus
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Pregnancies that end at 20 weeks or later are considered stillbirths, and death certificates must be issued in Florida and many other states.
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Pregnancies that end at 20 weeks or later are considered stillbirths, and death certificates must be issued.
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Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirth among pregnant women.
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First Known Use of stillbirth
1880
STILLBIRTH Defined for English Language Learners
stillbirth
playDefinition of stillbirth for English Language Learners
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: the birth of a dead baby
Medical Dictionary
stillbirth
playMedical Definition of stillbirth
: the birth of a dead fetus—compare live birth
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