Uterine Contraction (Noun)
Meaning
A rhythmic tightening in labor of the upper uterine musculature that contracts the size of the uterus and pushes the fetus toward the birth canal.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- During labor, the uterine contraction becomes more intense and frequent, helping to move the baby down the birth canal.
- The nurse monitored the uterine contraction to determine when the woman was ready to start pushing.
- As the uterine contraction intensified, the woman felt a strong urge to push the baby out.
- The doctor explained that the uterine contraction was a normal part of the labor process and would help the baby move through the birth canal.
- The uterine contraction was so strong that the woman felt like she was being squeezed from the inside out.