childbearing
[ chahyld-bair-ing ]
/ ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛər ɪŋ /
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noun
the act of producing or bringing forth children.
adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for childbearing
child-bearing
noun
- the act or process of carrying and giving birth to a child
- (as modifier)of child-bearing age
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Medical definitions for childbearing
childbearing
[ chīld′bâr′ĭng ]
n.
Pregnancy and parturition.
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child′bear′ing adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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