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Definition of Incompetent cervix
1. Noun. (obstetrics) uterine cervix that becomes dilated before term and without labor often resulting in miscarriage or premature birth.
Category relationships: Midwifery, Ob, Obstetrics, Tocology
Medical Definition of Incompetent cervix
1. A cervix with the inability to remain closed throughout an entire pregnancy, a frequent cause of premature birth. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Incompetent Cervix
Literary usage of Incompetent cervix
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"A retrospective review of patients at high risk for preterm delivery because of
twin gestation, uterine malformation, incompetent cervix, or previous ..."
2. Health Information for International Travel edited by Rosamond R. Dewart (1999)
"Relative Contraindications to International Travel during Pregnancy Patients with
Obstetrical Risk Factors • History of miscarriage • incompetent cervix ..."
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