DEFINITIONS

Braxton Hicks contractions

/ (ˈbrækstən ˈhɪks) /

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
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