miscarriage
noun
mis·car·riage
ˌmis-ˈker-ij 
-ˈka-rij,
ˈmis-ˌker-ij,
-ˌka-rij
1
: corrupt or incompetent management
especially
: a failure in the administration of justice
2
: spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus before it is viable and especially between the 12th and 28th weeks of gestation
Examples of miscarriage in a Sentence
a woman who has suffered multiple miscarriages
a high risk of miscarriage
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Sometimes the women might be bleeding seriously or has a miscarriage or other fatal issues.
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—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Lead poisoning can also contribute to higher rates of miscarriages, stillbirths and infant mortality, researchers said.
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Ellie Kaufman, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
In Brockovich's findings, plaintiffs in the lawsuit also suffered from miscarriages, skin rashes and digestive issues, per The Guardian.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Lead poisoning can also contribute to higher rates of miscarriages, stillbirths and infant mortality, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Giancola shared news of a miscarriage following the treatments during an episode of the series that aired Nov. 21.
—Chris Jordan, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Miscarriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscarriage. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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miscarriage
noun
mis·car·riage
mis-ˈkar-ij
1
: bad management
especially
: a failure in the administration of justice
2
: the accidental separation of an unborn child from the body of its mother before it is capable of living independently : loss of an unborn child through premature birth
Medical Definition
miscarriage
noun
mis·car·riage
mis-ˈkar-ij
: spontaneous expulsion of a human fetus before it is viable and especially between the 12th and 28th weeks of gestation compare abortion sense 1a
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