(băn′d'ls)
[Pronunciation]
[Ludwig Bandl, Ger. obstetrician, 1842–1892]
Ringlike thickening and indentation at the junction of the upper and lower uterine segments that obstructs delivery of the fetus.
See: pathologic retraction ring
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