Medical Definition of TRANSDUCTION. 1. : the action or process of converting something and especially energy or a message into another form. 2. : the transfer of genetic material from one organism (as a bacterium) to another by a genetic vector and especially a bacteriophageâcompare transformation 2.
Having cramps once you're past 37 weeks may mean you're in the early stages of labour. At this stage your pregnancy has reached term, so the cramps are a normal part of your body gearing up to give birth.
Miscarriage: Unusual cramping episode accompanied by bleeding is a pathological cramping and may indicate miscarriage. Ectopic Pregnancy: Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition that affects mothers during the first trimester.