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miscarriage

/mɪsˈkærɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does miscarriage mean?

noun

The termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is fully developed, often resulting in the death of the fetus. A miscarriage can occur naturally or be induced medically.

Example

"The couple was devastated by the miscarriage and struggled to cope with the loss."

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