hourglass contraction
hourglass contraction (ow-er-glahs) n. constriction of an organ at its centre as a result of abnormal muscular contraction. Hourglass contraction may be a complication of labour, tending to trap the placenta in the upper part of the constricted uterus and possibly leading to excessive blood loss after delivery.
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