asynclitism

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Noun asynclitism has 1 sense

asynclitism, obliquity - the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle
--₁ is a kind of abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition
--₁ is a part of
parturiency, labor, labour, confinement, lying-in, travail, childbed

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Asynclitism

Definition:

Asynclitism refers to the position of the baby's head during childbirth where it is tilted to one side, causing difficulty in the delivery process.

Example Sentences:

During the delivery, the midwife noticed asynclitism with the baby's head slightly tilted.
Asynclitism can prolong the labor and increase the chances of medical intervention.
The doctor carefully corrected the asynclitism of the baby's head before proceeding with the delivery.

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