Designating a type of cephalic presentation in which the fetal occiput is directed towards the anterior half of the mother's pelvis (usually towards the left or right acetabulum).
Origin
Mid 19th century. After French occipito-antérieur.
Definition of occipitoanterior in US English:
occipitoanterior
adjective
Obstetrics
Designating a type of cephalic presentation in which the fetal occiput is directed towards the anterior half of the mother's pelvis (usually towards the left or right acetabulum).
Origin
Mid 19th century. After French occipito-antérieur.