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Placenta Previa  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Abnormal placentation in which the PLACENTA implants in the lower segment of the UTERUS (the zone of dilation) and may cover part or all of the opening of the CERVIX. It is often associated with serious antepartum bleeding and PREMATURE LABOR.

Synonym(s)

  • Placenta Praevia

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BN2D0HSG-S

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