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Definition of Incompetent cervix
1. Noun. (obstetrics) uterine cervix that becomes dilated before term and without labor often resulting in miscarriage or premature birth.
Generic synonyms: Cervix, Cervix Uteri, Uterine Cervix
Category relationships: Midwifery, Ob, Obstetrics, Tocology
Category relationships: Midwifery, Ob, Obstetrics, Tocology
Medical Definition of Incompetent cervix
1. A cervix with the inability to remain closed throughout an entire pregnancy, a frequent cause of premature birth. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Incompetent Cervix
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