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Posthumous child
A child born after the death of its father, or delivered through a cesarean operation performed on the deceased body of its mother.
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Posthetomy
A seldom-used term for the surgical procedure of circumcision.
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Postglenoic
Positioned behind the glenoid cavity, this term is used to describe an arm dislocation where the head of the humerus is pushed backward. In this situation, it’s referred to as being in the postglenoid position.
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Postfebrile
Once the fever has abated.
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Postepileptic
After an epileptic seizure, such as post-epileptic automatism.
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Postcentral
Located behind a central point, typically referring to the region situated behind the central fissure of the brain.
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Occipitoposterior position
A midwifery term used to describe the position of the baby within the uterus, where the back of the skull is positioned toward the rear, and the face is oriented toward the mother’s abdomen.
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Occipitoanterior position
A term used in midwifery to describe the baby’s position within the uterus, where the back of the baby’s skull is oriented toward the mother’s abdomen. This is considered the typical and most favorable position for childbirth.
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Mentoposterior position
A midwifery term used to describe a situation where the baby inside the uterus has its head sharply extended, causing the back of the skull to align with the baby’s back and the face to point downward and backward. This positioning can create challenges during delivery, potentially making it difficult or even impossible. In such…
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Mentoanterior position
A term used in midwifery to describe the baby’s orientation in the uterus. In this position, the baby’s head is sharply extended so that the back of the skull is against its back, and the face is oriented downward toward the vagina. This positioning can make delivery challenging or even impossible, necessitating the doctor to…
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