How Do You Spell PARTUS SICCUS?

Pronunciation: [pˈɑːtəs sˈɪkəs] (IPA)

The term "partus siccus" is commonly used in biology and refers to a fetal membrane that is dry without fluid. The spelling of the word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is pronounced as /ˈpɑrtəs ˈsɪkəs/. The letter 'p' is pronounced as a voiceless bilabial plosive, 'a' as an open front unrounded vowel, 'r' as an alveolar trill, 't' as a voiceless alveolar plosive, 's' as a voiceless alveolar sibilant, 'i' as a close front unrounded vowel, 'k' as a voiceless velar plosive, and 'u' as a close back rounded vowel.

PARTUS SICCUS Meaning and Definition

1. Partus siccus is a Latin term that translates to "dry birth" in English. It is a medical phrase that is used to describe a delivery of a baby where the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus is significantly reduced or absent, resulting in a birth without the usual amount of lubrication. This condition is often seen in post-term pregnancies or with medical conditions that affect the production or retention of amniotic fluid.

   During a partus siccus, the baby is delivered without the presence of the protective and lubricating fluid that usually fills the amniotic sac. This absence of fluid can make the delivery process more challenging for both the mother and the baby. It increases the risk of complications such as fetal distress, umbilical cord compression, and difficulty in maneuvering the baby through the birth canal.

   Medical professionals closely monitor pregnancies that are at risk for partus siccus and may intervene by inducing or accelerating labor to prevent potential complications. If a dry birth does occur, medical interventions and techniques such as episiotomy or vacuum extraction may be utilized to facilitate the delivery process.

   Notably, a dry birth does not refer to the absence of tears or any lack of emotional expression during the childbirth process, but specifically pertains to the deficiency or absence of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby during delivery.

2. A dry labor, one in which the amniotic fluid is scanty or flows away too soon.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PARTUS SICCUS

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• par tus siccus
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Etymology of PARTUS SICCUS

The term "partus siccus" is a Latin phrase. Here is the etymology of each component:

1. "Partus" comes from the Latin verb "parere", which means "to give birth" or "to bring forth". It is the fourth principal part of the verb, in the perfect passive participle form. This form is usually used to indicate completed action, similar to the English past participle.

2. "Siccus" is a Latin adjective that means "dry" or "arid". It is used to describe something lacking moisture or wetness.

When combined, "partus siccus" can be translated as "dried birth" or "dry delivery" in English.