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Meaning of stillbirth
The primary meaning of the word "stillbirth" refers to the birth of a baby who is born dead, or a baby who dies before birth.
Etymology of stillbirth
The word "stillbirth" has its roots in Old English and Middle English words, with "still" meaning "dead" or "motionless" and "birth" referring to the act of being born
Historically, the term "stillbirth" was used to describe the birth of a dead baby, and it has been used in medical and obstetric contexts since the 17th century
Synonyms
miscarriage
abortion
stillborn
fetal death
intrauterine death
perinatal death
neonatal death
infant mortality
prenatal death
birth asphyxia
fetal demise
late fetal death
term stillbirth
preterm stillbirth
intrauterine fetal demise
pregnancy loss
fetal mortality
stillborn baby
lifeless birth
nonviable birth
failed pregnancy
unsuccessful pregnancy
failed birth
unsuccessful birth
fetal loss
pregnancy termination
spontaneous abortion
induced abortion
therapeutic abortion
Definitions
- The birth of a baby who has died in the womb, typically after the 20th to 28th week of pregnancy
- * The birth of a baby who is born dead, or a baby who dies before birth
- * A fetal death that occurs after the 20th week of gestation
Usage Examples
- The couple experienced a stillbirth in their first pregnancy, which was a devastating loss for them
- * The hospital reported a higher rate of stillbirths among women with pre-existing medical conditions
- * The risk of stillbirth increases with the age of the mother, especially after the age of 35
Antonyms
live birth
viable birth
successful birth
normal birth
healthy birth
term birth
preterm birth
low birth weight
premature birth
neonatal survival
infant survival
fetal survival
birth asphyxia survival
pregnancy success
successful pregnancy
full-term birth
normal delivery
spontaneous delivery
induced delivery
elective delivery
cesarean delivery