NOUN | state | placenta previa | pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus (instead of the upper part) |
---|
Meaning | 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 / delivery by cesarean section may be necessary. | |
---|---|---|
Broader | pregnancy, gestation, maternity | The state of being pregnant |
Spanish | placenta previa |
©2001-24 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact