stillbirth

noun

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

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It has also been linked to causing stillbirths in pregnant women. Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Listeriosis during pregnancy may result in severe health complications, such as miscarriage, preterm labor or stillbirth. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 In pregnant individuals, infection with listeria can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a life-threatening infection for the newborn. Monroe Hammond, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Oct. 2024 But the President did not stop with miscarriages and stillbirths. Lara Freidenfelds / Made By History, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024 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 16 Nov. 2024.

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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