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.
Cramping During Early Pregnancy. Mild cramping in early pregnancy (about 5 to 6 weeks) can be completely normal. Many women acknowledge having mild cramps in the first trimester, without any serious consequences. However, cramping during pregnancy may be considered a severe concern if there is consistent abdominal pain. Here we have listed both the harmless and serious causes for cramping early into pregnancy.