Von Braun-Fernwald's sign
Von Braun-Fernwald's sign is a clinical sign used in obstetrics. It is named after the German gynecologist Erich von Braun-Fernwald, who first described it in 1924.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Von Braun-Fernwald's sign is /fɔn ˈbraʊn ˈfɛrnvɑːldz saɪn/.
Etymology
The term is named after Erich von Braun-Fernwald, a German gynecologist who first described the sign in 1924.
Definition
Von Braun-Fernwald's sign is a clinical sign in obstetrics, which is the presence of uterine contractions that are felt during a pelvic examination in early pregnancy. This sign is often indicative of an ectopic pregnancy.
Related Terms
- Ectopic pregnancy: A pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube.
- Pelvic examination: A physical examination of the female pelvic organs.
- Uterine contraction: The tightening and shortening of the uterine muscles, which can occur during pregnancy or labor.
- Obstetrics: A branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Von Braun-Fernwald's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Von Braun-Fernwald's sign
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