Abruptio Placentae
Synonyms
Abruption, Placental
Abruptions, Placental
Placental Abruption
Placental Abruptions
Premature separation of the normally implanted PLACENTA from the UTERUS. Signs of varying degree of severity include UTERINE BLEEDING, uterine MUSCLE HYPERTONIA, and FETAL DISTRESS or FETAL DEATH.