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has gloss | (noun) (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal; "Cesarean sections are sometimes the result of abnormal presentations" presentation |
has gloss | eng: In obstetrics, the presentation of a fetus about to be born refers to which anatomical part of the fetus is leading, that is, is closest to the pelvic inlet of the birth canal. According to the leading part, this can be a cephalic, breech, or shoulder presentation. A malpresentation is any other presentation than a vertex presentation. |
lexicalization | eng: presentation |
subclass of | (noun) the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender" posture, attitude, position |
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has category | (noun) the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother midwifery, tocology, obstetrics, OB |
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similar | e/Presentation (obstetrics) |
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