Definition of Placental abruption

1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to tearing away (abruption) of placenta from uterus or the breaking apart of the placenta. ¹

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Medical Definition of Placental abruption

1. An third trimester complication that results from the haemorrhage and accumulation of blood between the placenta and the wall of the uterus. This inevitably interferes with foetal oxygenation and often necessitates the need for emergency cesarean section delivery. (31 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Placental Abruption

placenta previa
placenta previa centralis
placenta previa marginalis
placenta previa partialis
placenta protein
placenta reflexa
placenta reniformis
placenta spuria
placenta triloba
placenta tripartita
placenta triplex
placenta uterina
placenta velamentosa
placentae
placental
placental abruption (current term)
placental barrier
placental calcium-binding protein
placental chorioangioma
placental circulation
placental dysfunction
placental dysfunction syndrome
placental dysmature
placental dystocia
placental extracts
placental function tests
placental growth hormone
placental hormones
placental insufficiency
placental lactogen

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