Lewis & Short

partŭrītĭo, ōnis, f. [parturio], a desiring to bring forth, labor, travail (late Lat.).

  1. I. Lit., Hier. adv. Jovin. 1, n. 22.
  2. II. Transf., a bearing or bringing forth, parturition: novae vitae, Aug. Conf. 8, 6: cordis, id. Ep. 34 (al. 31).
  3. III. Any grievous pains: inferni, Capreol. Epist. ad Vital. et Const.