What is another word for bishop score?

Pronunciation: [bˈɪʃəp skˈɔː] (IPA)

The Bishop score is a measure used to evaluate the readiness of a pregnant woman's cervix for labor induction. Alternative terms for this measure include: cervical dilation, cervical effacement, station of the baby's head, cervical consistency, and cervical position. The cervix must be dilated at least 2-3 centimeters, thinned (effaced) at least 50%, and the baby's head must be engaged in the pelvis in order for labor induction to be successful. Bishop score is an essential diagnostic tool for obstetricians to determine the appropriate delivery method for pregnant women. Synonyms for Bishop score are important for effective communication and clear understanding of each patient's birthing plan.

Synonyms for Bishop score:

What are the hypernyms for Bishop score?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    medical test, Clinical score, Evaluation Metric, Fetal health assessment, Fetal milestone, Labor indicator, Obstetric score, Pregnancy assessment.

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