English Explanatory Dictionary

cleidotomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Intentional fracturing of the clavicle of a fetus for the management of shoulder dystocia during vaginal delivery.

Word forms

cleidotomy cleidotomies

Etymology

From cleido- + -tomy.

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