The term âclinical judgmentâ refers to a similar process, namely âthe application of. information based on actual observation of a patient combined with subjective and. objective data that lead to a conclusion.â.
Definition of precipitate for English Language Learners. : 1  to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly. : 2  to become separated from a liquid especially by a chemical process. : 3  to cause (something solid) to become separated from a liquid especially by a chemical process.
definition and etiology The term precipitate or precipitous labor has been defined as a labor that lasts no more than three hours from onset of regular contractions to delivery . Precipitous delivery is generally thought to result from abnormally low resistance of the birth canal, abnormally strong uterine contractions, lack of awareness of painful contractions, or some combination of these .