Birth Canal (Noun)
Meaning
A passage in the uterus and vagina through which a fetus passes during vaginal birth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- During a vaginal birth, the fetus travels through the birth canal, a passage that consists of the cervix, uterus, and vagina.
- Any complications with the birth canal may cause difficulties in a normal vaginal delivery.
- A baby usually passes through the birth canal head-first during a typical vaginal birth.
- The birth canal will stretch to allow the baby to pass through, but a very large baby may require a cesarean section.
- Doctors can assess the size and shape of the birth canal before deciding whether a vaginal delivery is safe for the mother and the child.