dystocia
/ (dɪsˈtəʊʃə) /
noun
med abnormal, slow, or difficult childbirth, usually because of disordered or ineffective contractions of the uterus
Origin of dystocia
1New 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 LacroixWe, therefore, refer to the fourth species of dystocia, viz.
A System of Midwifery | Edward RigbyOn the part of the mother this division of dystocia may arise from a faulty condition.
A System of Midwifery | Edward Rigbydystocia Pelvica, where the different pelvic anormalities are described.
A System of Midwifery | Edward RigbyAs this subject, however, belongs rather to the next species of dystocia, viz.
A System of Midwifery | Edward Rigby
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