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Braxton-hicks contraction

Braxton-hicks contraction Meaning & Definition
Braxton-hicks contraction Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Braxton-hicks contraction?

[n] painless contractions of the muscles of the uterus that continue throughout pregnancy with increasing frequency

Synonyms | Synonyms for Braxton-hicks contraction: false labor

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See Also | contraction | muscular contraction

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