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Leopold Maneuver

The Leopold Maneuver is a medical technique used to determine the position of a fetus inside the uterus during pregnancy. It involves palpating the pregnant woman's abdomen to feel the baby's position, size, and other characteristics.

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Noun - Medical Technique

The Leopold Maneuver refers to the process by which a healthcare provider examines a pregnant woman's abdomen to assess the position and presentation of the fetus.

Example Sentence: The midwife performed the Leopold Maneuver to determine the baby's position in the mother's womb.

Noun - Physical Examination

The Leopold Maneuver can also refer to a series of actions and palpations used to identify the position of a baby during labor or delivery.

Example Sentence: The doctor used the Leopold Maneuver to determine the best way to assist with the baby's delivery.

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