dystocia

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \dis-ˈtō-sh(ē-)ə\
- /dɪstˈəʊʃə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \dis-ˈtō-sh(ē-)ə\

Definitions of dystocia word

noun dystocia Difficult birth, typically caused by a large or awkwardly positioned fetus, by smallness of the maternal pelvis, or by failure of the uterus and cervix to contract and expand normally. 1
noun dystocia abnormal, slow, or difficult childbirth, usually because of disordered or ineffective contractions of the uterus 0
noun dystocia (medicine, veterinary medicine) A slow or difficult labour or delivery. 0

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Parts of speech for Dystocia

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dystocia popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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