Nonseverance

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Failure to sever something, such as the umbilical cord in a lotus birth. uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not relating to severance. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"Some parents opt for umbilical nonseverance, where the intact umbilical cord is left to dry and separate of its own accord."

Etymology

From non- + severance.

Related phrases

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