unwomb

/ʌnˈwʌm/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove an unborn child from the womb; to take away the shelter or protection of the womb

“The doctor helped to unwomb the baby from the mother’s womb.”

2. noun

the act of removing an unborn child from the womb

“The unwomb was a delicate procedure that required great skill and care.”

Synonyms

  • abort
  • miscarry

Antonyms

  • deliver
  • givebirth