Ferguson's reflex

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Ferguson's reflex,

a contraction of the uterus after the cervix is stimulated. The reflex is an important function of labor.

Ferguson's reflex

abdominal muscle contraction stage of parturition initiated by stretching of pelvic soft tissues.

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