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Labor, Induced

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Definition: Artificially induced UTERINE CONTRACTION. Generally, LABOR, OBSTETRIC is induced with the intent to cause delivery of the fetus and termination of pregnancy.  check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY; amniotomy in inducing labor: coord IM with AMNION /surg (IM)   
See Also Oxytocics 		Other names Induced Labor

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