| obstetric | Pertaining to obstetrics (18 Nov 1997) |
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| obstetric conjugate | The diameter that represents the shortest diameter through which the head must pass in descending into the superior strait and measures, by means of X-ray, the distance from the promontory of the sacrum to a point on the inner surface of the symphysis a few millimeters below its upper margin. Synonym: obstetric conjugate diameter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetric conjugate diameter | The diameter that represents the shortest diameter through which the head must pass in descending into the superior strait and measures, by means of X-ray, the distance from the promontory of the sacrum to a point on the inner surface of the symphysis a few millimeters below its upper margin. Synonym: obstetric conjugate diameter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetric conjugate of pelvic outlet | The conjugate of the pelvic outlet lengthened by the posterior displacement of the coccyx. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetric position | The position assumed by the parturient woman, either dorsal recumbent or lateral recumbent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetric surgical procedures | Surgery performed on the pregnant woman for conditions associated with pregnancy, labour, or the puerperium. It does not include surgery of the newborn infant. (12 Dec 1998) |
| obstetric ultrasound | Use of diagnostic ultrasound during pregnancy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetrical | Of or pertaining to midwifery, or the delivery of women in childbed; as, the obstetric art. <zoology> Obstetrical toad, a European toad of the genus Alytes, especially A. Obstetricans. The eggs are laid in a string which the male winds around his legs, and carries about until the young are hatched. Origin: L. Obstetricius, fr. Obstetrix, -icis, a midwife, fr. Obstare to stand before: cf.F. Obstetrique. See Obstacle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| obstetrical binder | A supporting garment covering the abdomen from the ribs to the trochanters, tightly pinned at the back, affording support after childbirth or, rarely, during childbirth. T-binder, two strips of cloth at right angles; used for retaining dressing, as on the perineum. Synonym: T-bandage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetrical forceps | An instrument with two blades and a handle designed to aid in the vaginal delivery of a baby. (12 Dec 1998) |
| obstetrical hand | Position of the hand in tetany or in muscular dystrophy; the fingers are flexed at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extended at the phalangeal joints, with the thumb flexed and adducted into the palm; in resemblance to the position of the physician's hand in making a vaginal examination. Synonym: main d'accoucheur, obstetrical hand. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetrical nursing | Nursing care given to the pregnant patient before, after, or during childbirth. (12 Dec 1998) |
| obstetrical palsy | A brachial plexus lesion sustained by the infant during the birthing process; three types are recognised: 1) upper plexus type, affects the shoulder and upper arm (Erb palsy); 2) total plexus type, involves the whole arm; 3) lower plexus type, involves the forearm and hand (Klumpke palsy). Synonym: obstetrical paralysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetrical paralysis | A brachial plexus lesion sustained by the infant during the birthing process; three types are recognised: 1) upper plexus type, affects the shoulder and upper arm (Erb palsy); 2) total plexus type, involves the whole arm; 3) lower plexus type, involves the forearm and hand (Klumpke palsy). Synonym: obstetrical paralysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetrician | <specialist> A physician specialist expert in the delivery of total obstetrical care and the diagnosis and treatment of gynaecological disease. (27 Sep 1997) |