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Meaning of cleidotomy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Cleidotomy – fracturing the fetal clavicle.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

cleistocarp cleistogam cleistogamy cleistogene cleistopholine cleistothecium

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