uterine contraction
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u·ter·ine con·trac·tion
rhythmic activity of the myometrium associated with menstruation, pregnancy, or labor.
u·ter·ine con·trac·tion
(yū'tĕr-in kŏn-trak'shŭn)Rhythmic activity of the myometrium associated with menstruation, pregnancy, or labor.