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stillbirth

/ˈstɪlbɜːθ/ noun · British & US
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What does stillbirth mean?

noun

The birth of a baby who has died in the womb, either before or during delivery. A baby who is stillborn is one who has died in the womb after the 20th week of pregnancy.

Example

"The couple was devastated by the stillbirth of their baby girl."

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