Mc·Don·ald ma·neu·ver
(măk-dawn'ăld), measurement of uterus from the upper border of the pubic symphysis to a line tangential to the fundus over the abdomen with a tape to determine the height of the uterus; each centimeter approximately corresponds to the gestational age in weeks from 20-34 weeks' gestation.
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Mc·Don·ald ma·neu·ver
(mik-don'ăld mă-nū'vĕr) Measurement of uterus from the upper border of the symphysis to a line tangential to the fundus over the abdomen with a tape to determine the height of the uterus; each centimeter approximately corresponds to the gestational age in weeks from 20-34 weeks' gestation.
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McDonald,
Ellice, U.S. gynecologist, 1876-1955. McDonald cerclage
McDonald clamp
McDonald maneuver - measurement of uterus to approximate gestational age in weeks.
McDonald measurement
McDonald pelvimetry
McDonald procedure
McDonald rule - to determine the lunar months of pregnancy.
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