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Abruption
Abruption (/əˈbrʌpʃən/) is a medical term that refers to a sudden breaking off or away. In the context of medicine, it is most commonly used to describe a condition known as Placental Abruption, where the placenta detaches from the uterus before childbirth.
Etymology
The term 'Abruption' is derived from the Latin word 'abruptio', which means 'a breaking off'.
Related Terms
- Placental Abruption: A serious condition where the placenta detaches from the uterus before childbirth. This can deprive the baby of oxygen and nutrients, and cause heavy bleeding in the mother.
- Uterus: The organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth.
- Placenta: An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removes waste products from the baby's blood.
- Hemorrhage: An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.
See Also
- Obstetrics: The branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
- Gynecology: The branch of physiology and medicine which deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abruption
- Wikipedia's article - Abruption
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