dystocia

/dɪˈstoʊsiə/

Definitions

1. noun

Difficulty or disorder in childbirth, especially abnormal presentation or position of the fetus.

“The doctor warned the expecting mother about the possibility of dystocia in her delivery.”

Synonyms

  • difficulty in childbirth
  • obstetric difficulty

Antonyms

  • easy delivery
  • normal childbirth