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parturition definition

par·tu·ri·tion (pär′to̵o ris̸h′ən, -tyo̵o-, -cho̵o-)

noun

the act of bringing forth young; childbirth

Etymology: L parturitio < parturire: see parturient

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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