dystocia
Pronunciation: [dɪˈstoʊʃə]
Word
Context: "medical"
(noun) a problem that happens during childbirth when the baby has trouble moving through the birth canal. This can make the delivery process longer or more complicated than usual.
Example
The doctors were prepared for possible dystocia during the delivery.
Example
Fortunately, there was no sign of dystocia, and the birth went smoothly.
Example
What is the plan if dystocia occurs during the labor?
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