Braxton Hicks contraction

English

Etymology

Named after John Braxton Hicks, English doctor who described them.

Noun

Braxton Hicks contraction (plural Braxton Hicks contractions)

  1. (obstetrics) A sporadic uterine contraction during pregnancy; false labour.
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