versión cefálica externa
/beɾsjon θefalika eɡsteɾna/from spelling rules
External cephalic version in Spanish is versión cefálica externa.
This phrase refers to the medical procedure used to manually turn a fetus from a breech position to a head-first position before birth.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a direct cognate of the English medical term: versión means version or turning, cefálica refers to the head (cephalic) and externa means external.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term Cambio de Presentación might be used instead of versión cefálica externa.
How do you pronounce it?
/beɾsjon θefalika eɡsteɾna/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American medical contexts, the term cambio de presentación is preferred over versión to avoid confusion with 'version' meaning a 'variant' or 'edition' of a document.
- While the term is a direct cognate, a doctor in a Spanish-speaking hospital might simply say they are going to 'dar la vuelta al bebé' to describe the procedure to a parent.
- The word versión shares a root with the English word 'reverse', as both come from the Latin word for 'turning'.
Examples in context
- Le recomendamos una versión cefálica externa para facilitar el parto.We recommend an external cephalic version to facilitate childbirth.
- ¿Qué es una versión cefálica externa? No estoy familiarizada con ese término.What is an external cephalic version? I am not familiar with that term.
- La médica sugirió una versión cefálica externa.The doctor suggested an external cephalic version.
- No estoy segura de si la versión cefálica externa funcionará.I am not sure if the external cephalic version will work.
- El hospital realiza la versión cefálica externa con cuidado.The hospital performs the external cephalic version with care.
Example conversation
A pregnant woman is discussing medical options with her husband in the clinic.
- JavierSofía, ¿mencionó la doctora la versión cefálica externa?Sofía, did the doctor mention the external cephalic version?
- SofíaSí, Javier, es una opción para el bebé.Yes, Javier, it is an option for the baby.
- Javier¿Es un procedimiento seguro para ella?Is it a safe procedure for her?
- SofíaParece que sí, pero debemos consultar al especialista.It seems so, but we should consult the specialist.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries versión, CC BY-SA 4.0.
