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Noun Concept
Categories: Human positions, Childbirth
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lithotomy position
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A position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination WordNet 3.0
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A position lying on your back with knees bent and thighs apart; assumed for vaginal or rectal examination WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The lithotomy position is a common position for surgical procedures and medical examinations involving the pelvis and lower abdomen, as well as a common position for childbirth in Western nations. Wikipedia
Childbirth position Wikidata
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position
childbirth positions
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lithotomy position
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lithotomy position
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lithotomy position
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Lithotomic
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dorsosacral position

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