Etymology

abruptio placentae

Today it means: A premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. Full definition →

First used First attested in the mid 20ᵗʰ century.New Latin abruptiō placentae
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  1. New Latin · borrowed fromabruptiō placentae
  2. English todayabruptio placentae

Borrowed from New Latin abruptiō placentae (literally “a breaking off of the placenta”).

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the mid 20ᵗʰ century. A premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.

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