: presentation of the fetus in which the breech is the first part to appear at the uterine cervix
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebIn particular, if the circumstance for previous cesarean (ie: breech presentation, failure to dilate) is not present the next time around, that bodes well for mom. Mariko Zapf, Good Housekeeping, 16 Nov. 2017
Word History
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
breech presentation
noun
: presentation of the fetus in which the buttocks or legs are the first parts to appear at the uterine cervix