Supistusjaksojen
Supistusjaksojen, a Finnish term, translates to "contraction periods" or "periods of contraction" in English. This term is most commonly used in the context of childbirth, referring to the involuntary tightening and shortening of the uterine muscles. These contractions are the primary mechanism by which the cervix dilates and the baby is pushed through the birth canal. The intensity, frequency, and duration of these contraction periods typically increase as labor progresses.
Beyond childbirth, the term "supistusjaksojen" can also be used in other scientific or technical contexts to