Meaning of ABRUPTIO PLACENTAE
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[n] a disorder of pregnancy in which the placenta prematurely separates from the wall of the uterus |
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| See Also: | | disorder, upset | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | Premature separation of part of the placenta from its attachment to the uterus. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | This is the premature separation of the placenta, i.e. separation of the placenta from the site of implantation on the uterus before the delivery of the fetus. It is a life threatening condition for the fetus and occurs about 1 in 500 to 750 deliveries. |
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