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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