Uterine Inversion (also known as Inversion, Uterine, Inversion of Uterus): A complication of OBSTETRIC LABOR in which the corpus of the UTERUS is forced completely or partially through the UTERINE CERVIX. This can occur during the late stages of labor and is associated with IMMEDIATE POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE.

NIH MeSH · D019687Diseases

Uterine Inversion

Also known asInversion, Uterine · Inversion of Uterus · Uterus Inversion

Definition

A complication of OBSTETRIC LABOR in which the corpus of the UTERUS is forced completely or partially through the UTERINE CERVIX. This can occur during the late stages of labor and is associated with IMMEDIATE POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE.

MeSH classification

  • C12.050.351.500.852.726
  • C12.050.703.420.814
  • C12.100.250.852.726

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Common questions about Uterine Inversion

What does Uterine Inversion mean in medicine?
A complication of OBSTETRIC LABOR in which the corpus of the UTERUS is forced completely or partially through the UTERINE CERVIX. This can occur during the late stages of labor and is associated with IMMEDIATE POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Uterine Inversion known by any other names?
Yes. Uterine Inversion is also referred to as Inversion, Uterine, Inversion of Uterus, Uterus Inversion in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Uterine Inversion sit in the medical classification?
Uterine Inversion falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C12.050.351.500.852.726, C12.050.703.420.814, C12.100.250.852.726). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D019687) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗