asynclitism

/eɪˈsɪŋklɪtɪzəm/
noun
  1. A condition during childbirth where the baby's head is tilted to one side, making labor more difficult.
    • Severe asynclitism may require medical intervention to ensure a safe delivery.
    • The doctor diagnosed asynclitism and adjusted the mother's position to help the baby descend.
    • Mild asynclitism often corrects itself as labor progresses.
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