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breech delivery

noun, Obstetrics.
1.
the delivery of an infant with the feet or buttocks appearing first.
Origin of breech delivery
1880-1885
First recorded in 1880-85
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British Dictionary definitions for breech delivery

breech delivery

noun
1.
birth of a baby with the feet or buttocks appearing first
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breech delivery in Medicine

breech delivery n.
Delivery of a fetus with the buttocks or feet appearing first. Also called breech birth.

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breech delivery in Science
breech delivery
  (brēch)   
Delivery of a fetus with the buttocks or feet appearing first.
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