McDonald maneuver

Mc·Don·ald ma·neu·ver

(măk-dawn'ăld), measurement of uterus from the upper border of the pubic symphysis to a line tangential to the fundus over the abdomen with a tape to determine the height of the uterus; each centimeter approximately corresponds to the gestational age in weeks from 20-34 weeks' gestation.

Mc·Don·ald ma·neu·ver

(mik-don'ăld mă-nū'vĕr) Measurement of uterus from the upper border of the symphysis to a line tangential to the fundus over the abdomen with a tape to determine the height of the uterus; each centimeter approximately corresponds to the gestational age in weeks from 20-34 weeks' gestation.

McDonald,

Ellice, U.S. gynecologist, 1876-1955. McDonald cerclageMcDonald clampMcDonald maneuver - measurement of uterus to approximate gestational age in weeks.McDonald measurementMcDonald pelvimetryMcDonald procedureMcDonald rule - to determine the lunar months of pregnancy.