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cervical dilation |
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cervical dilation [dil′ā′shən] Etymology: L, dilatare, to widen the diameter of the opening of the cervix in labor as measured on vaginal examination. It is expressed in centimeters or finger breadths; one finger breadth is approximately 2 cm. At full dilation the diameter of the cervical opening is 10 cm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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cervical dilation during active, spontaneous labor was occurring at a rate of less than 1 cm per hour). However, some studies have used intermediate endpoints, such as the degree of cervical dilation at the time of diagnosis. Women between the 24th and 34th weeks of pregnancy commonly develop the contractions or mild cervical dilation that may mark preterm labor, says Lockwood. |
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