Abruptio Placentae

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - C12.050.703.420.078 - C12.050.703.590.132

**Synonyms:** - Placental Abruption