dystocia

/ dɪsˈtəʊʃə /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• dysˈtocial, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dystocia¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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We, therefore, refer to the fourth species of dystocia, viz.

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On the part of the mother this division of dystocia may arise from a faulty condition.

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Dystocia Pelvica, where the different pelvic anormalities are described.

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As this subject, however, belongs rather to the next species of dystocia, viz.

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