Accidental hemorrhage

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Alternative names
Premature separation of placenta; Placenta abruptio; Ablatio placentae; Abruptio placentae; Placental abruption

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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Last revised: December 5, 2007
by Potos A. Aagen, M.D.

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