Abruption: A sudden breaking off or away. Abruption of the placenta (abruptio placentae) is the premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus, a potentially very serious situation for the mother and baby.
Placental abruption — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of this dangerous pregnancy complication.
What is a placental abruption? A placental abruption is a serious condition in which the placenta partially or completely separates from your uterus before your baby's born.
Placental abruption is the separation of the placenta from the uterine lining.
Definition of ABRUPTION: a sudden breaking off or away . First Known Use of ABRUPTION. 1606. Rhymes with ABRUPTION. corruption, disruption, eruption, irruption
noun. a sudden breaking away (of parts of a mass or, esp., of the placenta from the uterus)