Meaning of effacement in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈfeɪsmənt/

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  1. Noun

    effacement

    Definitions

    1. shortening of the uterine cervix and thinning of its walls as it is dilated during labor
  2. 2. withdrawing into the background

    Examples

    • « making yourself inconspicuous »

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