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Meaning of miscarriage
The primary meaning of the word "miscarriage" refers to the loss of a fetus before the 20th to 24th week of pregnancy.
Etymology of miscarriage
The word "miscarriage" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old French "miscarrier," meaning "to carry badly" or "to carry wrong."
Historically, it was used to describe the act of carrying something incorrectly, but by the 16th century, it had taken on its modern meaning related to pregnancy loss.
Synonyms
abortion
spontaneous abortion
stillbirth
failed pregnancy
unsuccessful pregnancy
terminated pregnancy
pregnancy loss
fetal death
embryonic death
early pregnancy loss
late pregnancy loss
recurrent pregnancy loss
pregnancy failure
fetal demise
embryonic demise
unsuccessful conception
conception failure
fertilization failure
implantation failure
placental abruption
ectopic pregnancy
molar pregnancy
blighted ovum
missed abortion
incomplete abortion
missed miscarriage
silent miscarriage
chemical pregnancy
anembryonic pregnancy
Definitions
- The loss of a fetus before it is able to survive outside the womb, either naturally or as a result of medical intervention.
- * An instance of a woman having a miscarriage.
Usage Examples
- The couple experienced a devastating miscarriage during their first trimester.
- * Miscarriage can be a traumatic experience for women, both physically and emotionally.
Antonyms
successful pregnancy
live birth
full-term birth
healthy birth
normal birth
uneventful birth
uncomplicated birth
birth
delivery
parturition
childbirth
gestation
fetal development
embryonic development
fetal growth
pregnancy continuation
pregnancy maintenance
birth success
reproductive success