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Placenta, Retained

Medical 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)
Guide 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 Medical Definitions and Terms

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