asynclitism
The position of a baby in the uterus such that the head is presenting first, tilted to…The position of a baby in the uterus such that the head is presenting first, tilted to the shoulder and thus no longer in line with the birth canal.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The position of a baby in the uterus such that the head is presenting first, tilted to the shoulder and thus no longer in line with the birth canal.
More definitions
- the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle:obliquity
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedasynclitic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable