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breech delivery

–noun Obstretrics.
the delivery of an infant with the feet or buttocks appearing first.

Origin:
1880–85
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breech delivery  
n.  Delivery of a fetus with the buttocks or feet appearing first. Also called breech birth.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: breech delivery
Function: noun
: delivery of a fetus by breech presentation
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

breech delivery n.
Delivery of a fetus with the buttocks or feet appearing first. Also called breech birth.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Science Dictionary
breech delivery   (brēch)  Pronunciation Key 
Delivery of a fetus with the buttocks or feet appearing first.
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