The position or orientation of the FETUS at near term or during OBSTETRIC LABOR, determined by its relation to the SPINE of the mother and the birth canal. The normal position is a vertical, cephalic presentation with the fetal vertex flexed on the NECK.

Synonyms: Presentation, Fetal, Fetal Malpresentation, Presentation, Labor, Fetal Presentation, Malpresentation, Fetal, Labor Presentation, Fetal Malpresentations

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check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY

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D007746

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