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Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena > Reproductive Physiological Phenomena > Reproduction > Pregnancy > Labor, Obstetric

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Labor, Obstetric  

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  • Obstetric Labor

Note

  • check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY; LABOR, INDUCED is also available

Scope note

  • The repetitive uterine contraction during childbirth which is associated with the progressive dilation of the uterine cervix (CERVIX UTERI). Successful labor results in the expulsion of the FETUS and PLACENTA. Obstetric labor can be spontaneous or induced (LABOR, INDUCED).

History note

  • 2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D007743

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