Definition of Braxton Hicks contractions in English:

Braxton Hicks contractions

plural nounˌbrakstən ˈhɪksˌbrakstən ˈhiks kənˌtrakSH(ə)nz

Medicine

Intermittent weak contractions of the uterus occurring during pregnancy.
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Example sentencesExamples
- It sounds like you are experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, which are the dress rehearsal for real labor.
- The Braxton Hicks contractions only help to prepare, or exercise, the uterus for labor and delivery.
- The majority of pregnant women experience Braxton Hicks contractions during different stages of pregnancy.
- Tightenings of the uterus, known as Braxton Hicks contractions, become stronger in the third trimester.
- Towards the beginning of true labour Braxton Hicks contractions may become more frequent, stronger and even painful.
Synonyms
labour pains, labour

Origin

Early 20th century: named after John Braxton Hicks (1823–97), English gynaecologist.

Definition of Braxton Hicks contractions in US English:

Braxton Hicks contractions

plural nounˌbrakstən ˈhiks kənˌtrakSH(ə)nz

Medicine

Intermittent weak contractions of the uterus occurring during pregnancy.
〔医〕子宫收缩
Example sentencesExamples
- Tightenings of the uterus, known as Braxton Hicks contractions, become stronger in the third trimester.
- Towards the beginning of true labour Braxton Hicks contractions may become more frequent, stronger and even painful.
- The Braxton Hicks contractions only help to prepare, or exercise, the uterus for labor and delivery.
- It sounds like you are experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, which are the dress rehearsal for real labor.
- The majority of pregnant women experience Braxton Hicks contractions during different stages of pregnancy.
Synonyms
labour pains, labour

Origin

Early 20th century: named after John Braxton Hicks (1823–97), English gynaecologist.

词汇	Braxton Hicks contractions
释义	Definition of Braxton Hicks contractions in English: Braxton Hicks contractions plural nounˌbrakstən ˈhɪksˌbrakstən ˈhiks kənˌtrakSH(ə)nz Medicine Intermittent weak contractions of the uterus occurring during pregnancy. 〔医〕子宫收缩 Example sentencesExamples It sounds like you are experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, which are the dress rehearsal for real labor. The Braxton Hicks contractions only help to prepare, or exercise, the uterus for labor and delivery. The majority of pregnant women experience Braxton Hicks contractions during different stages of pregnancy. Tightenings of the uterus, known as Braxton Hicks contractions, become stronger in the third trimester. Towards the beginning of true labour Braxton Hicks contractions may become more frequent, stronger and even painful. Synonyms labour pains, labour Origin Early 20th century: named after John Braxton Hicks (1823–97), English gynaecologist. Definition of Braxton Hicks contractions in US English: Braxton Hicks contractions plural nounˌbrakstən ˈhiks kənˌtrakSH(ə)nz Medicine Intermittent weak contractions of the uterus occurring during pregnancy. 〔医〕子宫收缩 Example sentencesExamples Tightenings of the uterus, known as Braxton Hicks contractions, become stronger in the third trimester. Towards the beginning of true labour Braxton Hicks contractions may become more frequent, stronger and even painful. The Braxton Hicks contractions only help to prepare, or exercise, the uterus for labor and delivery. It sounds like you are experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, which are the dress rehearsal for real labor. The majority of pregnant women experience Braxton Hicks contractions during different stages of pregnancy. Synonyms labour pains, labour Origin Early 20th century: named after John Braxton Hicks (1823–97), English gynaecologist.
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