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    miscarriage
    /mɪsˈkarɪdʒ/

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MiscarriageMiscarriage - Wikipedia

    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.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMISCARRIAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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.

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  5. www.singhealth.com.sg › pregnancy-miscarriagePregnancy Miscarriage - SingHealth

    A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy at any time in the first 28 weeks of pregnancy. Most miscarriages occur in the first 12 weeks. How common is it? It is estimated that one in four to six pregnancies end in a miscarriage. The risk of a miscarriage decreases as the pregnancy advances.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › miscarriageMiscarriage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of miscarriage as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out the difference between miscarriage and abortion, and related phrases and articles.

  7. www.webmd.com › baby › pregnancy-miscarriageMiscarriage Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD

    Dec 28, 2023 · A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week. Learn about the common signs, causes, types, and treatments of miscarriage, and how to cope with the emotional impact.

  8. www.healthline.com › health › miscarriageMiscarriages: Symptoms, Types, Causes, and Support - Healthline

    Jul 17, 2023 · A miscarriage is the loss of a fetus before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Learn about the signs, causes, types, and treatment of miscarriage, as well as how to cope with the emotional impact.

  9. www.plannedparenthood.org › learn › pregnancyWhat is a Miscarriage? | Causes of Miscarriage - Planned...

    Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks. Learn about the causes, types, and treatments of miscarriage, and when to call your doctor.