labor

(la’bor) (L. “work"”]. _ Childbirth; the bringing forth of a child. artificial 1., that which is facilitated or induced by mechanic or other extraneous means. atonic l., that which is protracted by atony of the uterus. complica: that in which there occurs a hemorrhage, clamp” sia, or some other untoward event. dry I., one in which the liquor amnii escapes too soon. false 1, one in which no progre toward delivery is made. induced f* labor brought on by artificial means. instrumental 1., that which is facilitated by the use of instruments. metastatic 1., labor in which the contractions occur in some part other than the uterus. mi ed 1., retention of the dead fetus in utero beyond the period of normal gestation. multiple 1., labor with two or more fetuses present. obstructed 1, that in which there is some mechanic hindrance, as from a tumor or a contracted parturient canal. perverse l., that in which the child occupies an abnormal position. postponed 1., that which takes place later than the normal limit. power- 1., that in which there is atony of the uterus. precipitate 1., that which is eccomplished with undue celerity. premature 1., labor taking place before the normal period. protracted 1., one which is prolonged beyond the ordinary limit. mtaneous ]., one that requires no artificial aid. tedious 1., parturition t is abnormally protracted. twin 1., tedious labor due to the presence of two fetuses.