vacuum extraction
noun [ C or U ] medical mainly US specialized uk/ˈvæk.juːm ɪkˌstræk.ʃən/ us/ˈvæk.juːm ɪkˌstræk.ʃən/ (UK usually ventouse)
真空（胎头）吸引术，抽吸式分娩
a method of helping a baby to be born using a device shaped like a cup, that is put over the baby's head and uses suction (= the removing of air) to pull the baby out of the mother's body
Some babies may need to be delivered by vacuum extraction. 有些婴儿可能需要用真空胎头吸引术才能生下来。
There was a rise in the number of vacuum extractions performed. 采用抽吸式分娩的数量有所增加。
- More examples
- He had had a difficult birth with vacuum extraction.
- Forceps and vacuum extractions were identified as risk factors.
- The mother in the room next door had a vacuum extraction.
- A vitamin K shot is given in the event of a forceps or vacuum extraction delivery.