noun
stillbirth
Stillbirth (noun) means the birth of a baby that has already died in the womb.
noun
1
The birth of a baby that has already died in the womb.
2
The delivery of a fetus that has died, occurring after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
"Each year, approximately a million pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of the newborn child."
— Ronald Reagan, Proclamation 5890 (1988)
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Etymology
Formed from still and birth.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of stillbirth?
"stillbirth" (noun) means the birth of a baby that has already died in the womb.
What is another word for stillbirth?
Other words for "stillbirth" include miscarriage.
What are the different meanings of stillbirth?
"stillbirth" has 2 main meanings: 1. The birth of a baby that has already died in the womb; 2. The delivery of a fetus that has died, occurring after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
