Synonyms for parturition


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pahr-too-rish-uh n, -tyoo-, -choo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɑr tʊˈrɪʃ ən, -tyʊ-, -tʃʊ-


Définition of parturition

Origin :
  • 1640s, from Latin parturitionem (nominative parturitio), noun of action from past participle stem of parturire (see parturient).
  • noun childbirth
Example sentences :
  • The process of bringing a child into the world is called "parturition."
  • Extract from : « Private Sex Advice to Women » by R. B. Armitage
  • Chloroform is employed by some to relieve the pain of parturition.
  • Extract from : « The Action of Medicines in the System » by Frederick William Headland
  • All appear to be viviparous, and the act of parturition is performed in the water.
  • Extract from : « Reptiles and Birds » by Louis Figuier
  • Dogs, cats and sows produce a great number at a parturition.
  • Extract from : « Commentary on Genesis, Vol. I » by Martin Luther
  • The increased difficulty of parturition seemed to be an important factor.
  • Extract from : « The Idiot » by Frederick Bateman
  • The ewe does not often require mechanical assistance in parturition.
  • Extract from : « Sheep, Swine, and Poultry » by Robert Jennings
  • It does not always happen that the parturition is effected with ease.
  • Extract from : « Sheep, Swine, and Poultry » by Robert Jennings
  • For this the operator had better dress as for a parturition case.
  • Extract from : « Special Report on Diseases of Cattle » by U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • A lucky accident precipitated its parturition in the course of the year 1858.
  • Extract from : « Charles Darwin » by Grant Allen
  • All parts are invariably preserved after the parturition as they were before.
  • Extract from : « The Letters of Amerigo Vespucci » by Amerigo Vespucci

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