Meanings
nounabruptio placentae (plural abruptio placentarum or abruptiones placentarum)
plural abruptio placentarum · plural abruptiones placentarum
- gynaecologyA premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.First known use First attested in the mid 20ᵗʰ century.
Synonyms: ablatio placentae, placental abruption
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.
Also see
Origin
- New Latinabruptiō placentae
- Englishabruptio placentae
Borrowed from New Latin abruptiō placentae (literally “a breaking off of the placenta”).
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abruptio placentae. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/abruptio%20placentae
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