Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

braxton hicks

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.89 in modern English

Syllables: brax-ton hicks
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of Braxton Hicks contraction.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The second condition in which the treatment of Braxton Hicks is impossible is when version cannot be performed owing to the escape of the liquor amnii."

Usage

Inflected Forms

Braxton Hickses (plural)

Synonyms

Braxton Hicks contraction

Questions

What does braxton hicks mean?: Synonym of Braxton Hicks contraction.

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