Placenta, Retained
| Definition: |
A placenta which is either adherent or incarcerated by irregular uterine contractions, and which in consequence fails to be expelled after birth. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
| Notes: |
a placenta failing to be expelled after birth; check the tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY |
| Previously Indexed: |
Placenta (1966-1994),Placenta Diseases (1970-1994) |
Placenta, Retained Definitions and Terms
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