disengagement
n. C / U C1 Advanced US //dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt// UK //dˌɪsɛnɡˈeɪdʒmənt// dis·en·gage·ment
n. the act of stopping a connection or a relationship. In medicine, it can mean a baby's head moving down into the mother's pelvis before birth.
n. the act of withdrawing from a connection, relationship, or physical attachment. In obstetrics, it refers to the descent of the fetal head into the maternal pelvis during labor.
The doctor checked for fetal disengagement during the examination.
The military commander ordered the disengagement of forces to allow for a peaceful transition of power in the region.
While the political disengagement of the youth was a growing concern for the administration, the medical team focused on the physical disengagement of the fetus to ensure a safe delivery.