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Dystocia

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. In pathology, difficult parturition. Also dystokia.
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  • noun. Difficult delivery pr parturition.
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  • noun. A slow or difficult labour or delivery.
    • Word Usage
    "Shoulder dystocia occurs when a baby's head is delivered through the vagina, but his shoulders get stuck inside the mother's body."
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