Placenta-praevia Definition
noun
(pathology) A complication of pregnancy in which the placenta is inserted partially or completely in the lower segment of the uterus (above the opening of the cervix).
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Noun
Singular:
placenta-praevia
Plural:
placenta-praeviasOrigin of Placenta-praevia
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From Late Latin, from placenta + praevia.
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