noun
- plural of stillbirth; births of babies who have died in the womb after 20 weeks of pregnancy
Usage: medical term
Examples
- The hospital reported three stillbirths last month.
- Stillbirths can be caused by various complications during pregnancy.
- The study examined the rates of stillbirths in different regions.
- Medical advances have helped reduce the number of stillbirths.
- The family grieved after experiencing two stillbirths.
- Doctors investigate the causes of stillbirths to prevent future occurrences.