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miscarriage

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/ˈmɪsˌkærɪdʒ/ · mis-car-riage

The spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy.

Meanings

nounformal

The spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy.

حمل کے 20 ہفتوں سے پہلے جنین کا خود بخود ضائع ہونا۔

سقط جنین

saqṭ janīn

Synonyms

spontaneous abortionnatural abortiontermination of pregnancyخود بخود سقطپیدائش کا خاتمہحمل کا خاتمہ

Antonyms

successful pregnancydeliveryکامیاب حملزچگی

Common Collocations

  • recurrent miscarriage
  • early miscarriage
  • manage a miscarriage

Example Sentences

She experienced a miscarriage early in her pregnancy.

اس نے اپنی حمل کے شروع میں سقط جنین کا سامنا کیا۔

Us ne apni hamal ke shuru mein saqṭ janīn ka samna kiya.

Doctors often provide support and counseling after a miscarriage.

ڈاکٹر اکثر سقط جنین کے بعد مدد اور مشاورت فراہم کرتے ہیں۔

Dāktur aksar saqṭ janīn ke baad madad aur mushāwarat farāham karte hain.

The emotional impact of a miscarriage can be significant.

سقط جنین کا جذباتی اثر بہت اہم ہو سکتا ہے۔

Saqṭ janīn ka jazbāti asar bohot ahem ho sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

abortion:Miscarriage typically refers to a natural loss of pregnancy, whereas abortion can be a medical procedure.

Word Family

miscarry
verbسقط ہونا
miscarried
verbسقط ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'miscarriage' as a 'missed carrying' of a pregnancy.

Imagine a cradle that is never used, reflecting the lost potential of a pregnancy.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بوئے گا وہی کاٹے گا

Jo boye ga wohi kaṭe ga

As you sow, so shall you reap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "miscarien" — to fail in carrying out an intended purpose

First known use: 14th century

The term emerged in the Middle English period, reflecting both the physical and emotional implications of the term.