Abruptio Placentae (also known as Placental Abruption, Abruption, Placental): Premature separation of the normally implanted PLACENTA from the UTERUS. Signs of varying degree of severity include UTERINE BLEEDING, uterine MUSCLE HYPERTONIA, and FETAL DISTRESS or FETAL DEATH.

NIH MeSH · D000037Diseases

Abruptio Placentae

Also known asPlacental Abruption · Abruption, Placental · Abruptions, Placental · Placental Abruptions

Definition

Premature separation of the normally implanted PLACENTA from the UTERUS. Signs of varying degree of severity include UTERINE BLEEDING, uterine MUSCLE HYPERTONIA, and FETAL DISTRESS or FETAL DEATH.

MeSH classification

  • C12.050.703.420.078
  • C12.050.703.590.132

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Common questions about Abruptio Placentae

What does Abruptio Placentae mean in medicine?
Premature separation of the normally implanted PLACENTA from the UTERUS. Signs of varying degree of severity include UTERINE BLEEDING, uterine MUSCLE HYPERTONIA, and FETAL DISTRESS or FETAL DEATH. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abruptio Placentae known by any other names?
Yes. Abruptio Placentae is also referred to as Placental Abruption, Abruption, Placental, Abruptions, Placental, Placental Abruptions in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abruptio Placentae sit in the medical classification?
Abruptio Placentae falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C12.050.703.420.078, C12.050.703.590.132). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000037) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗