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Braxton Hicks contraction

Braxton Hicks contraction noun: a sporadic uterine contraction during pregnancy; false labour.

Noun

Braxton Hicks contraction (plural Braxton Hicks contractions)

  1. A sporadic uterine contraction during pregnancy; false labour.

Forms of Braxton Hicks contraction

pluralBraxton Hicks contractions

Origin of Braxton Hicks contraction

Named after John Braxton Hicks, English doctor who described them.

Questions about Braxton Hicks contraction

What does Braxton Hicks contraction mean?
Braxton Hicks contraction means a sporadic uterine contraction during pregnancy; false labour.
What part of speech is Braxton Hicks contraction?
Braxton Hicks contraction is a noun.
What is the plural of Braxton Hicks contraction?
The plural of Braxton Hicks contraction is Braxton Hicks contractions.

Words near Braxton Hicks contraction in the dictionary

  1. brawtus
  2. braxies
  3. Braxton
  4. Braxton County
  5. Braxton Hicks
  6. Braxton Hicks contraction
  7. Braxton Hicks contractions
  8. Braxton Hickses
  9. Braxtons
  10. braxy
  11. bray

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