frank breech
Definition
Noun: - A specific fetal position during childbirth: "frank breech" refers to a presentation where the fetus's buttocks are positioned to exit the birth canal first, with the hips flexed and the knees extended so the feet are near the head.
Usage
- This term is used exclusively in medical contexts, particularly in obstetrics, to describe a specific type of breech (buttocks-first) fetal position.
- It is a technical classification to guide delivery management and decisions.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Complete breech" vs. "frank breech": A "complete breech" describes a position where the fetus's hips and knees are flexed (sitting cross-legged), whereas in a "frank breech," the knees are extended.
- "Footling breech": This is another breech type where one or both feet are positioned to deliver first.
Variants and Related Words
- Breech presentation (n): The general term for any fetal position where the buttocks or feet are positioned to deliver before the head.
- Cephalic presentation (n): The typical head-first fetal position for birth.
Synonyms
- Breech position (general term)
- Podalic presentation (technical/archaic synonym)
Notes
- "Frank breech" is a compound noun. The primary term for explanation is "breech," with "frank" specifying the type.
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific medical term.
Noun
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position of a fetus in which the buttocks are present at the maternal pelvic outlet
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