Braxton Hicks contractions

/ (ˈbrækstən ˈhɪks) /

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pl n

painless intermittent contractions of the womb that occur in pregnancy, becoming stronger towards full term

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Word Origin for Braxton Hicks contractions

C19: named after J. Braxton Hicks (1823–97), British obstetrician

Words nearby Braxton Hicks contractions

brawl, Brawley, brawn, brawny, Braxton-Hicks contraction, Braxton Hicks contractions, Braxton Hicks sign, braxy, bray, brayer, Braz.

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How to use Braxton Hicks contractions in a sentence

Without any warning signs, pains or contractions, my water broke.
No Sex For Six Weeks After Giving Birth? It’s Too Long!|Aurora Snow|December 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Traffic is still dense along Hicks Street but no one rushes him.
With the Fireman of Brooklyn’s Company 224 as They Observe the Fallen|Maurice Emerson Decaul|September 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In an interview with ABC News on Sunday, Hicks said he was given a desk job that is the equivalent of being “put in closet.”
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Editor's Note: This story has been updated with a response from the State Department regarding Greg Hicks.
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Stephens County District Attorney Jason Hicks told The Oklahoman on Thursday that they were looking at other motives as well.
Inside the ‘Boredom’ Killing That Has Shocked Oklahoma|Christine Pelisek|August 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
An' if any of yo' uns insinuates I am afraid, yo' uns will have to settle with Josh Hicks, an' that mighty quick.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
The major and Hicks, who stood not far from him, were both unusually pale in the face, as they gazed motionless before them.
Hunting the Lions|R.M. Ballantyne
Hardy and Hicks flung the huge marrow bones with which they happened to be engaged at the time.
Hunting the Lions|R.M. Ballantyne
Just then Hicks caught sight of Duncan, and yelled: "Bill, did yo' un meet a party of about a dozen men a few minutes ago?"
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
My hand flew to mine as I jerked the dun up short, but I wasn't fast enough—and Hicks was too close.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair