miscarriage

Meanings

• Noun

  The expulsion of a fetus from the uterus before the 20th week of pregnancy.

  - "She had a miscarriage at 12 weeks."
  - "The risk of miscarriage increases with age."
  - "Miscarriages are common and often occur without known cause."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.ədʒ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7467914"

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Synonyms

spontaneous abortion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with miscarriage
carriage , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement

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Variants

List of all variants of miscarriage that leads to same result
miscarriage , miscarriages , miscarriage of justice , miscarriages of justice

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'miscaran' - to run or proceed wrongly, from 'caran' to govern or steer.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 10-20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage.

2. The risk of miscarriage increases with age.

3. Miscarriages can occur due to various reasons, including chromosomal abnormalities and infections.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stillbirth: The birth of a dead fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

2. Spontaneous Abortion: The natural expulsion of a fetus from the uterus before the 20th week of pregnancy.

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Culture

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A miscarriage is a significant loss for a pregnant woman and her family, often leading to grief and emotional distress. Miscarriages have been addressed in literature, art, and music, with works exploring the emotional impact and the physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy loss.

How to Memorize "miscarriage"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pregnant woman experiencing cramps and bleeding, ultimately leading to the expulsion of a fetus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'miscarriage' with loss, sadness, and the end of a pregnancy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Miscarriage May Mean Mother's Agony' to remember the meaning of the word.

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