dystocia

/ (dɪsˈtəʊʃə) /


noun
  1. med abnormal, slow, or difficult childbirth, usually because of disordered or ineffective contractions of the uterus

Origin of dystocia

1
New Latin, from Greek, from dus- (see dys-) + tokos childbirth + -ia

Derived forms of dystocia

  • dystocial, adjective

Words Nearby dystocia

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How to use dystocia in a sentence

  • Paralysis of the obturator nerve or nerves is met with rather frequently, notwithstanding, in mares, following dystocia.

    Lameness of the Horse | John Victor Lacroix
  • We, therefore, refer to the fourth species of dystocia, viz.

    A System of Midwifery | Edward Rigby
  • On the part of the mother this division of dystocia may arise from a faulty condition.

    A System of Midwifery | Edward Rigby
  • dystocia Pelvica, where the different pelvic anormalities are described.

    A System of Midwifery | Edward Rigby
  • As this subject, however, belongs rather to the next species of dystocia, viz.

    A System of Midwifery | Edward Rigby