Placenta previa
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| Placenta previa | |
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| Term | Placenta previa |
| Short definition | a disorder in which the placenta develops at the lower section of the uterus (close to or covering the cervix); varies in severity, from no effect on a pregnancy to vaginal bleeding and danger to the mother and the fetus |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
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Placenta previa (definition) a disorder in which the placenta develops at the lower section of the uterus (close to or covering the cervix); varies in severity, from no effect on a pregnancy to vaginal bleeding and danger to the mother and the fetus
==Placenta previa (overview)==