cleidotomies

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A form of cleidotomy — Intentional fracturing of the clavicle of a fetus for the management of shoulder dystocia during vaginal delivery.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of cleidotomy
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cleidotomies. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cleidotomies

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Chicago

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