maternal death rate


ma·ter·nal death rate

the number of maternal deaths that occur as the direct result of the reproductive process per 100,000 live births. See: rate.
See also: maternal death. Synonym(s): maternal mortality ratio

ma·ter·nal death rate

(mă-tĕr'năl deth rāt) The number of maternal deaths occurring as the direct result of the reproductive process per 100,000 live births.
Synonym(s): maternal mortality ratio.