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.
Whatâs that you say? Cramping is an early pregnancy symptom? Many women think that cramping is a sign that Aunt Flo (your menstrual period) is surely on her way but itâs actually one early sign of pregnancy. As your embryo implants into your uterus you might notice some cramping. It can easily be mistaken for PMS or menstrual cramps.