noun
- Plural of dystopia; abnormal or difficult childbirth, typically caused by problems with the baby's position, size, or the mother's pelvis.
Usage: Medical/obstetric term; Plural form of dystopia
Examples
- The obstetrician identified several dystocias during the high-risk pregnancy clinic.
- Maternal dystocias can require intervention such as cesarean delivery.
- The hospital's maternity ward was equipped to handle various types of dystocias.
- Risk factors for dystocias include maternal age and fetal size.
- Modern obstetric care has significantly reduced complications from dystocias.