abruptio placentae

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from New Latin abruptiō placentae (literally “a breaking off of the placenta”). === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /əˈbɹʌp.ʃiˌoʊ pləˈsɛnˌti/, /ɑˈbɹʊp.tiˌoʊ plɑˈkɛnˌti/ === Noun === abruptio placentae (plural abruptio placentarum or abruptiones placentarum) (gynaecology) A premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.[First attested in the mid 20th century.] Synonyms: ablatio placentae, placental abruption === References ===