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a surgical procedure in which a stitch or wire is used to hold the cervix closed to prevent premature birth
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The doctor recommended a cerclage procedure to prevent premature labor.
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I heard that Sarah had to get a cerclage to keep her baby safe.
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My sister said she had to get a stitch up there, like a cerclage or something.
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Adding extra support to the project was like putting a cerclage around its success.