Meaning & use
dystocia
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Difficult or abnormal labor or childbirth.
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The veterinarian was called in to assist with a case of dystocia in the mare.
Dystocia can occur when the baby is positioned awkwardly in the birth canal.
A note on using this word
Dystocia is a medical term used for both human and animal births and often requires intervention such as forceps, a cesarean section, or veterinary assistance.
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