X-ray pelvimetry

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pelvimetry — Measurement of the diameters of the pelvis. SYN: radiocephalpelvimetry. [pelvi + G. metron, measure] CT p. procedure for measurement of the bony pelvis and fetal head through use of CT images; currently the more accurate imaging … Medical dictionary
pelvimetry — n. measurement of the four internal diameters of the pelvis (transverse, anteroposterior, left oblique, and right oblique) on an X ray image or by means of CT or MR scanning. Pelvimetry may be used in determining whether it will be possible to… … The new mediacal dictionary
Obstetric ultrasonography — Intervention Obstetric sonogram of a fetus at 16 weeks. The bright white circle center right is the head, which faces to the left. Features include the forehead at 10 o clock, the left ear toward the center at 7 o clock and the right hand… … Wikipedia
Contraction stress test — Oxytocin A contraction stress test (CST) is performed near the end of pregnancy to determine how well the fetus will cope with the contractions of childbirth. The aim is to induce contractions and monitor the fetus to check for heart rate… … Wikipedia
plane — 1. A two dimensional flat surface. See planum. 2. An imaginary surface formed by extension of a point through any axis or two definite points, in reference especially to craniometry and to pelvimetry. SYN: planum. [L. planus, flat] Addison … Medical dictionary

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