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surrogacy

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Noun — The practice of carrying and giving birth to a child on behalf of another person or couple.

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Etymology

From "surrogate" + "-cy".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “surrogacy” mean?

The word “surrogacy” means the practice of carrying and giving birth to a child on behalf of another person or couple. In plain terms, when a woman carries a pregnancy for someone else who will raise the child.

How do you pronounce “surrogacy”?

“Surrogacy” is pronounced SUH-ruh-guh-see (/ˈsɝəɡəsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “surrogacy” in a sentence?

Here is “surrogacy” used in a sentence: “They turned to surrogacy after years of unsuccessful fertility treatment.”

What part of speech is “surrogacy”?

“Surrogacy” is a noun.

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