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Effacement (Noun)

Shortening of the uterine cervix and thinning of its walls as it is dilated during labor.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The ultrasound results indicated significant effacement of the cervix at 6 centimeters dilation, a clear progress in labor.
As labor progressed, complete effacement of the cervix was observed, indicating the baby's imminent arrival.
According to the medical records, the mother's cervix began to show signs of 50% effacement during the early hours of labor.
During the checkup, the obstetrician found that the cervix had reached 70% effacement and 4 centimeters dilation.
Complete cervical effacement typically precedes the transition phase of labor when the mother begins to push the baby out.

Withdrawing into the background; making yourself inconspicuous.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

She mastered the art of effacement, often going unnoticed in crowded rooms despite her striking features.
The shy employee practiced effacement during meetings, rarely speaking up and preferring to let others take the spotlight.
As a spy, her training included the skill of effacement, allowing her to blend seamlessly into her surroundings.
The artist's use of effacement in her latest installation allowed the viewer to focus on the artwork rather than the artist herself.
In a room full of boisterous personalities, her effacement was a welcome respite, a calming presence that soothed the senses.