abruptio placentae en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɑˈbɹʊp.tiˌoʊ plɑˈkɛnˌti/ (US)
- /əˈbɹʌp.ʃiˌoʊ pləˈsɛnˌti/ (US)
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin abruptiō placentae (literally “a breaking off of the placenta”).
Meanings
- A premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abruptio placentarum | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| abruptiones placentarum | Number=Plur | lexicographic |