Any type of difficult or abnormal labor and delivery is known as ________

A) eclampsia
B) dystocia
C) dyspareunia
D) gestation


B
Explanation: A) Eclampsia occurs before the woman goes into labor.
B) Correct! Dys- means "abnormal; difficult; painful" and toc/o- means "childbirth; labor."
C) Dyspareunia is difficult sexual intercourse, not difficult labor and delivery.
D) Gestation is the normal period from conception to delivery.

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