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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. reproduction
  4. animal reproduction
  5. pregnancy
  6. obstetric labor
  1. Fields of Study
  2. physiology
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. pregnancy
  6. obstetric labor
  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. pregnancy
  6. obstetric labor
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. pregnancy
  6. obstetric labor
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. pregnancy
  6. obstetric labor
  1. Fields of Study
  2. zoology
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. pregnancy
  6. obstetric labor
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. zoology
  3. animal physiology
  4. animal reproduction
  5. pregnancy
  6. obstetric labor

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obstetric labor

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Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013

    Type: Concept definition

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