BusinessSeptember 4, 2026
dystocia
dis-TOH-shee-uh
Definition
Difficult or obstructed labor during childbirth, typically resulting in a need for medical assistance.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'dys-' (meaning bad or difficult) and 'tokos' (meaning childbirth or labor).
In the news
The author uses this term to describe the rare occurrences of difficult births in his herd, highlighting the ease of calving characteristic of the Nguni breed.
How Nguni cattle help a fourth-generation farm adapt
Read the full article ↗Farmer's Weekly SA