Definitions for parturition

parturition par·tu·ri·tion

Spelling: [pahr-too-rish-uh n, -tyoo-, -ch Parturition is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 470 anagrams from letters in parturition (aiinoprrttu).

Definitions for parturition

noun

  1. the process of bringing forth young.

Origin of parturition

1640-50; Late Latin parturītiōn- (stem of parturītiō) travail, equivalent to Latin parturīt(us) (past participle of parturīre; see parturient) + -iōn- Examples for parturition

For this the operator had better dress as for a parturition case.

A lucky accident precipitated its parturition in the course of the year 1858.

All parts are invariably preserved after the parturition as they were before.

Chloroform is employed by some to relieve the pain of parturition.

All appear to be viviparous, and the act of parturition is performed in the water.

The ewe does not often require mechanical assistance in parturition.

It does not always happen that the parturition is effected with ease.

The process of bringing a child into the world is called "parturition."

The increased difficulty of parturition seemed to be an important factor.

Dogs, cats and sows produce a great number at a parturition.

Word Value for parturition
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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