Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Parturition \Par`tu*ri"tion\, n. [L. parturitio, fr. parturire:
   cf. F. parturition. See {Parturient}.]
   1. The act of bringing forth, or being delivered of, young;
      the act of giving birth; delivery; childbirth.

   2. That which is brought forth; a birth. [Obs.]

Source : WordNet®

parturition
     n : the process of giving birth [syn: {birth}, {giving birth}, {birthing}]