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Cervical Incompetence
For Cervical Incompetence we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Baby and Medical.
Cervical Incompetence (Baby) 
A condition in which the cervix, under pressure from the growing uterus, opens before a pregnancy has reached term. Can cause miscarriage in the second trimester or preterm labor in the third, but can be treated by surgical reinforcement of the cervical muscle (called cerclage).
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Cervical Incompetence (Medical)
A weakness of the neck of the uterus, which can lead to spontaneous abortion due to an inability to support the weight of the fetus
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