Meanings
nounBraxton Hicks (countable and uncountable, plural Braxton Hickses)
plural Braxton Hickses
- countableuncountableSynonym of Braxton Hicks contraction.
The second condition in which the treatment of Braxton Hicks is impossible is when version cannot be performed owing to the escape of the liquor amnii.
1910, Proceedings of the Royal Society of MedicineSynonyms: Braxton Hicks contraction
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of Braxton Hicks contraction.
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