Condition
Accidental hemorrhage
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 30 April 20051 min read
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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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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