placenta previa

pla·cen·tap·revia

uncommon

noun

1.

pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus (instead of the upper part); can cause bleeding late in pregnancy; delivery by cesarean section may be necessary

Synonyms

placenta previa

Related words

Broader terms

pregnancy

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Grammar

noun
singular	placenta previa
plural	placenta previas

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