| Sims, J Marion | <person> U.S. Gynecologist, 1813-1883. See: Sims' position, Sims uterine sound. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Sims' position | A position to facilitate a vaginal examination, the patient lying on the side with the under arm behind the back, the thighs flexed, the upper one more than the lower. Synonym: English position, lateral recumbent position, semiprone position. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Sims uterine sound | A slender flexible sound with a small projection about 7 cm from its tip, used to estimate the size and caliber of the uterine cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |