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Listed below are five terms followed by a list of phrases that describe or characterize each of the terms. Match each phrase with the most correct term.
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First Stage Of Childbirth

The phase of labor during which the cervix dilates, allowing the baby to move down into the birth canal, and is characterized by contractions.

Cervix

The lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina, playing a crucial role in childbirth.

Dilated

Refers to being widened or enlarged, commonly used to describe the dilation of pupils or blood vessels, or the dilation stage during childbirth.

Effaced

Effaced, in obstetrics, refers to the thinning and shortening of the cervix in preparation for childbirth.

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