Placenta Abruptio
Alternate Names : Ablatio Placentae, Abruptio Placentae, Accidental Hemorrhage, Placental Abruption, Premature Separation of Placenta
Definition Placenta abruptio is separation of the placenta (the organ that nourishes the fetus) from the site of uterine implantation before delivery of the fetus.
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