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noun
- 1. the spontaneous or unplanned expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently: "his wife had a miscarriage" Similar
- 2. an unsuccessful outcome of something planned: "the miscarriage of the project" Similar
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Miscarriage, also known in medical terms as a spontaneous abortion, is the death and expulsion of an embryo or fetus before it can survive independently. The term miscarriage is sometimes used to refer to all forms of pregnancy loss and pregnancy with abortive outcomes before 20 weeks of gestation.
What is a miscarriage? Miscarriage is when you lose a pregnancy before the 20th week of pregnancy. The medical term for miscarriage is “spontaneous abortion.” When does miscarriage happen? Miscarriage usually happens early in pregnancy. Eight out of 10 miscarriages happen in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. How common is miscarriage?
Jul 19, 2022 · Overview. What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage (also called a spontaneous abortion) is the unexpected ending of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks of gestation. Just because it’s called a “miscarriage” doesn’t mean you did something wrong in carrying the pregnancy. Most miscarriages are beyond your control and occur because the fetus stops growing.
Overview. Miscarriage is the sudden loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. About 10% to 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. But the actual number is likely higher. This is because many miscarriages happen early on, before people realize they're pregnant.
Jul 17, 2023 · A miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is an event that results in the loss of a fetus before 20 weeks of pregnancy. It typically happens during the first...
Dec 28, 2023 · A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. Miscarriages are common. But it's hard to know exactly how often they happen because many times...
noun [ C or U ] uk / ˈmɪsˌkær.ɪdʒ / us / ˈmɪsˌker.ɪdʒ / Add to word list. an early, unintentional end to a pregnancy: The amniocentesis test carries a significant risk of miscarriage. I had two miscarriages before I gave birth to my daughter. Synonym. spontaneous abortion. Compare. abortion (END OF PREGNANCY) stillbirth.
Sep 9, 2021 · A miscarriage is when you lose a pregnancy before 20 weeks. Most happen in the first 12 weeks. It can feel emotionally devastating, or come as a surprise because you didn't...
Nov 10, 2023 · A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a fetus before it is viable. A miscarriage occurs before the 20th week of pregnancy. Signs of a miscarriage may include spotting or...
: spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus before it is viable and especially between the 12th and 28th weeks of gestation. Examples of miscarriage in a Sentence. a woman who has suffered multiple miscarriages a high risk of miscarriage.
