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a Fundamental Principle and Primary Law, means the action of drawing together or collecting; decrease in length, breadth, extent, or volume, shrinking, shortening, narrowing, a reduction, an epitome, a condensation. Contraction and Expansion were among the first fundamental Principles God established as Universal Laws, and they condition our Thinking, Imagination and emotional Desires. ...
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| contraction |
The regular tightening of the uterus, working to dilate and efface the cervix and to push the baby down the birth canal.
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| contraction |
Area that reduces in size.
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| contraction |
A function of the healing process in granulating wounds whereby the edges of the wound are drawn towards each other.
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| contraction stress test |
a test where the baby's heart rate response to oxytocin is measured. The mother is given some intravenous oxytocin and the baby is monitored via electronic fetal monitors to check the response. Must be performed where all parties can be carefully monitored should fetal distress or true labor be triggered.
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