Condition
Ablatio placentae
David Cohen, M.D.Published 29 April 20051 min read
Alternative names
Premature separation of placenta; Accidental hemorrhage; Placenta abruptio; 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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David Cohen, M.D.
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