vasa previa

noun

The condition of fetal blood vessels crossing directly in front of the cervix opening (i.e. the birth canal)

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Meanings

nounvasa previa (uncountable)

alternative vasa praevia

  1. uncountableThe condition of fetal blood vessels crossing directly in front of the cervix opening (i.e. the birth canal)
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