parturition Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the process of giving birth
    giving birth; birth; birthing.

WordNet

Par`tu*ri"tion noun
Etymology
L. parturitio, fr. parturire: cf. F. parturition. See Parturient.
Definitions
  1. The act of bringing forth, or being delivered of, young; the act of giving birth; delivery; childbirth.
  2. That which is brought forth; a birth. Obs.

Webster 1913