Give Meanings for the Following Combining Forms

question 114

Short Answer

Give meanings for the following combining forms.
-metr/o: __________

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Definitions:

Childbirth

The process of delivering a baby from the womb to the outside world, marking the end of pregnancy.

Effacement

The process during childbirth where the cervix becomes thinner and stretches to prepare for delivery.

Vaginal Canal

The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus in females, part of the female reproductive system.

Home Births

The process of giving birth in a non-medical, home setting with the assistance of a midwife or healthcare provider, preferred by some for its personal nature.