TEMPS

(Fr.), n. Ta3n2. Ger., Akt (2d def.). 1. Time. 2. A stage or step in a proce . Cinquieme t. d'acc on chem ent. 1. That step in the proce of parturition by which the expulsion of. the foetus is completed after the presenting part has been expelled. [A, 24.] 2. The movement of restitution of the presenting part. Deuxieme t. d'accouchement. That step in the proce of parturition that includes the descent of the presenting part of the foatus to the lower portion of the pelvic canal. [A, 24.] Premier t. d'accouchement. That step in the proce of parturition by which the presenting part of the foetus is so compre ed and directed as to facilitate its engagement. [A, 15, 24.] Quatrieme t. d'accouchement. 1. That step in the proce of parturition by which the expulsion of the presenting part of the foetus is accomplished. 2. According to P. Dubois, that s_tep which consists in the extension of the child's head. [A, 24.] Sixieme t. d'accouchement. Syn.: expulsion du tronc. Of Tarnier, that step in the proce of parturition which consists in the expulsion of the trunk. [A, 24.] T. d'accouchement. The several steps in the proce of parturition. T. d'amoindri ement. See Premier t. d'accouchement. T. de deflexion, T. de degage ment. See Quatrieme t. d'accouchement (2d def.). T. de descente. See Deuxieme t. d''accouchement. T. de flexion. See Premier t. d'accouchement. T. d'engagement. See Deuxieme t. d'accouchement. T. de restitution, T. de rotation exterieure. See Cinquieme t. d'accouchement. T. de rotation interne. See Troisieme t. d'accouchement. T. d'extension. See Quatrieme t. d'accouchement (SJd def.). T. secret. The premonitory stage of labor. [A, 88.] Troisieme t. d'accouchement. The rotation of the foetus in its pa age through the pelvic canal. [A, 24.] [s. 601]