dead fetus; stillborn fetus
Medical and legal term for a fetus that has died in the womb or during delivery. Not used for miscarriage or abortion products unless specified.
Notification of a stillbirth is required by law.
A dead fetus was confirmed by ultrasound examination.
Compound of 死 (death) and 胎 (womb/fetus). The reading is on'yomi for both characters.