ruptured membrane

noun

During pregnancy, a premature rupture in which amniotic fluid is discharged from the uterus and vagina putting encumbent infant at risk for infection.

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Meanings

nounruptured membrane (plural ruptured membranes)

plural ruptured membranes

  1. medicineDuring pregnancy, a premature rupture in which amniotic fluid is discharged from the uterus and vagina putting encumbent infant at risk for infection.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ruptured membrane,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ruptured%20membrane.

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