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Braxton Hicks contractions
/ ˈbrækstən ˈhɪks /
plural noun
- painless intermittent contractions of the womb that occur in pregnancy, becoming stronger towards full term
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Braxton Hicks contractions1
C19: named after J. Braxton Hicks (1823–97), British obstetrician
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