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bi·man·u·al ver·sionturning of the baby in utero, performed by the hands acting upon both extremities of the fetus; it may be external version or combined version. Synonym(s): bipolar versionbi·man·u·al ver·sion (bī-man'yū-ăl vĕr'zhŭn) Turning of the fetus in utero; the obstetrician's hands manipulate the fetal limbs; may be the external or a combined version. version (ver'zhon) [L. versio, a turning] 1. Altering of the position of the fetus in the uterus. It may occur naturally or may be done mechanically by the physician to facilitate delivery. See: conversion2. Deflection of an organ such as the uterus from its normal position.bimanual versionCephalic versionbipolar versionCephalic versioncephalic versionTurning of the fetus so that the head presents. This may be done by internal and/or external manipulation. Synonym: bimanual version; bipolar version; external cephalic version; fetal versioncombined versionMechanical version by combined internal and external manipulation.external versionImproving the presentation of an unengaged fetus by placing one's hands on the mother's abdomen and pushing, turning, or rotating the fetus.external cephalic versionCephalic versionfetal versionCephalic versioninternal versionPodalic version.pelvic versionTurning a fetus from a transverse lie to a vertex (head down) presentation.podalic versionUsing two hands (one inside the uterus and one on the abdominal wall) to change a twin fetus from a breech to a vertex presentation. Synonym: internal versionspontaneous versionUnassisted conversion of fetal presentation by uterine muscular contractions. |