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Induction of labor

Obstetrics & GynecologyEssential

The use of medication or other methods to start labor artificially rather than waiting for it to begin on its own.

Korean

유도분만

진통이 저절로 시작되기를 기다리지 않고 약물 등으로 인위적으로 분만을 유도하는 것.

French

Déclenchement du travail

Recours à des médicaments ou à d'autres méthodes pour provoquer le travail artificiellement au lieu d'attendre qu'il commence seul.

Word parts

  • duct/oRoot(Latin) To lead or carry; a duct

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