stillbirth

noun

still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth How to pronounce stillbirth (audio)
-ˈbərth
: the birth of a dead fetus

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Covid infections during pregnancy have also been linked to fetal complications such as stillbirth and preterm delivery. Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 30 May 2025 Studies have documented that COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy and may reduce the risk of stillbirth. Libby Richards, The Conversation, 29 May 2025 Pregnant women infected by the organism can experience miscarriages and stillbirths. CBS News, 13 May 2025 Listeria is also an infection known to cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stillbirth

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stillbirth was in 1880

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“Stillbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stillbirth. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

stillbirth

noun
still·​birth ˈstil-ˌbərth How to pronounce stillbirth (audio)
-ˈbərth
: the birth of a dead baby

Medical Definition

stillbirth

noun
: the birth of a dead fetus compare live birth

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