Expansion of the cervix during labor or by the use of dilating rods during medical procedures.
The opening of the cervix. Dilation is measured as the diameter of the cervix in centimeters.
Gradual opening of cervix in response to womb contractions.
During the first stage of labour, the cervix dilates, or opens, so the baby can be born. The cervix is fully dilated at 10cm.
gradual opening of the cervix, accomplished by uterine contractions, to permit passage of the baby out of the uterus. Dilation is complete at 10 centimeters.
Stretching of the walls of the cervix so that the opening of the cervix is widened.
Opening of the cervix during labor to allow the baby to pass through; 10 centimeters is considered fully dilated
The stretching and opening of the cervix to allow the baby to pass through. Measured in centimeters (0-10 cm.).
Dilation, or dilatation, is the gradual opening (dilating) of the cervix during labour. At around 10 cm the cervix is "fully dilated".
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The opening of the cervix during labor.
the widening of the cervix that is necessary to deliver a baby.
The term is used to describe the opening of the cervix.
The expansion of the opening of the cervix and cervical canal to allow the baby to pass through from the uterus to be born. The average largest size the cervix dilates is ten centimeters.
The widening of a passageway or body opening.
The opening up of the cervix. Measured in centimeters.
The amount the cervix has opened in preparation for childbirth, dilation is measured in centimeters or, less accurately, in "fingers." "Fully dilated" means you're at 10 centimeters and are ready to push.
The amount that the cervix has opened, generally during the first stage of labor. Full dilation is about 10 centimeters, or about 4 inches.