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[n] (obstetrics) uterine cervix that becomes dilated before term and without labor often resulting in miscarriage or premature birth |
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| | See Also: | | cervix, cervix uteri, uterine cervix |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A cervix which begins to dilate prematurely, usually in the second trimester. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A cervix with the inability to remain closed throughout an entire pregnancy; a frequent cause of premature birth. |
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