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(obstetrics) Intentional fracturing of the clavicle of a fetus for the management of shoulder dystocia during vaginal delivery..
Cleidotomy – fracturing the fetal clavicle.
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Cleidotomy means (obstetrics) Intentional fracturing of the clavicle of a fetus for the management of shoulder dystocia during vaginal delivery..
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Cleidotomy – fracturing the fetal clavicle.
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