Definition

1. Noun:
   • An infant who shows no signs of life after birth: A baby born without any evidence of life, such as breathing, heartbeat, or voluntary movement.

Usage

• The term "stillborn infant" is a formal and medical term used to describe the tragic outcome of a pregnancy where the baby is born deceased. It is typically used in clinical, legal, and official reporting contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The hospital provided counseling services for the parents of the stillborn infant.
  • The certificate recorded the birth of a stillborn infant.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in demographic and public health studies to discuss infant mortality rates.
  • The report analyzed factors contributing to the rate of stillborn infants.

Variants and Related Words

• Stillbirth (n): The event or circumstance of giving birth to a stillborn infant.
  • She experienced a stillbirth at full term.

Synonyms

• Stillborn baby: A more common phrasing with identical meaning.
• Neonatal death: A broader term that can include infants who die shortly after birth, not necessarily stillborn.

Notes

• "Stillborn infant" is a compound noun. The primary definition and usage pertain to this specific combined term. The word "stillborn" alone is an adjective meaning "dead at birth."
• The term is sensitive and should be used with appropriate care and context.

Noun

1. infant who shows no signs of life after birth