Cephalopelvic disproportion
Cephalopelvic Disproportion
Cephalopelvic disproportion (pronounced: sef-uh-loh-PEL-vik dis-pruh-POHR-shuhn) is a medical condition where the baby's head or body is too large to fit through the mother's pelvis. It is believed to be a common cause of failure to progress in childbirth, and a reason for cesarean section deliveries.
Etymology
The term "cephalopelvic disproportion" comes from the Greek words kephale meaning "head", pelvis which is Latin for "basin", and disproportio which is Latin for "lack of proportion".
Related Terms
- Dystocia: Difficult or abnormal labor or childbirth.
- Macrosomia: A newborn with an excessive birth weight.
- Obstetric ultrasound: An ultrasound technique used to visualize the fetus, placenta, and other structures during pregnancy.
- Pelvimetry: The measurement of the female pelvis, particularly in the context of childbirth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cephalopelvic disproportion
- Wikipedia's article - Cephalopelvic disproportion
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