Braxton-hicks-contraction Definition

noun

A sporadic uterine contraction during pregnancy; false labour.

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Synonyms:
  • false labor

Other Word Forms of Braxton-hicks-contraction

Noun

Singular:
braxton-hicks-contraction
Plural:
braxton-hicks-contractions

Origin of Braxton-hicks-contraction

  • Named after John Braxton Hicks, English doctor who described them.

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