See Also: Contraction, uterine(health)
contraction, uterine(medicine)
uterine contraction(medicine)
uterine ostium of uterine tubes(medicine)
uterine opening of uterine tubes(medicine)
uterine part of uterine tube(medicine)
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Contraction, uterine (health)


"The tightening and shortening of the uterine muscles. During labor, contractions accomplish two things: (1) they cause the cervix to thin and dilate (open); and (2) they aid the baby to descend into the birth canal."