Bishop
Bishop
Bishop (pronunciation: /ˈbɪʃəp/) is a term used in the medical field, specifically in obstetrics, to refer to the Bishop Score, a scoring system that predicts the likelihood of delivery and assesses the readiness of the cervix for labor.
Etymology
The term "Bishop" in this context is named after Dr. Edward Bishop, an American obstetrician who introduced the scoring system in 1964.
Related Terms
- Cervix: The lower, narrow end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and vagina.
- Obstetrics: A branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
- Labor: The process of childbirth, from the start of uterine contractions to delivery.
- Effacement: The thinning of the cervix in preparation for childbirth.
- Dilation: The opening of the cervix during childbirth.
- Station: A measure of how far the baby has descended in the pelvis.
Bishop Score
The Bishop Score is a pre-labor scoring system to assist in predicting whether induction of labor will be necessary. It has also been used to assess the likelihood of spontaneous preterm delivery. The score includes five parameters: cervical dilation, cervical effacement, fetal station, cervical consistency, and cervical position. Each parameter is given a score of 0 to 3, and the total score is then used to predict the likelihood of spontaneous delivery and the success of induction of labor.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bishop
- Wikipedia's article - Bishop
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