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Vocabulary Term Details

Parturition

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parturition)

The process of giving birth. (WordNet)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Sexual reproduction
Prematurity
Birth rate
Dry period
Kidding rate
Lambing rate
Reproductive performance

This term is used for the following terms: 
Birth
Calving
Farrowing
Foaling
Kidding
Lambing
Whelping

Approved Date
18-Jun-2013

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