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WEANING

\wˈiːnɪŋ], \wˈiːnɪŋ], \w_ˈiː_n_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of WEANING

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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Permanent deprivation of breast milk and commencement of nourishment with other food. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Taking from the breast, ablactation.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

Reconciling to the want of.
The act of accustoming a child to want its mother's milk.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

The discontinuance of the nursing of a child.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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