Placenta previa

Introduction: Placenta previa

Description of Placenta previa

Placenta previa (medical condition): Misplaced placenta covering the cervix.

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Placenta previa: the condition in which the placenta is implanted in the lower segment of the uterus, extending to the margin of the internal os of the uterus or partially or completely obstructing the os. SYN: placental presentation.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Placenta previa: 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 by cesarean section may be necessary.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Placenta previa: Abnormal placentation in which the PLACENTA implants in the lower segment of the UTERUS (the zone of dilation) and may cover part or all of the opening of the CERVIX. It is often associated with serious antepartum bleeding and PREMATURE LABOR.
Source: MeSH 2007

Placenta previa: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Placenta previa:

• Placenta

Placenta previa as a Disease

Placenta previa (medical condition): See Placenta previa (disease information).
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Placenta previa: Related Diseases

Placenta previa: Placenta previa is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Placenta conditions

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• Information about Placenta previa
• Basic Summary for Placenta previa
• Risk Factors for Placenta previa
• Symptoms of Placenta previa
• Complications of Placenta previa
• Misdiagnosis of Placenta previa

Placenta previa: Related Disease Topics

These medical disease topics may be related to Placenta previa:

• antepartum hemorrhage
• abruptio placenta
• hypertension
• pre-eclampsia
• eclampsia
• ceasarian section
• smoking during pregnancy

Terms associated with Placenta previa:

Broader terms for Placenta previa

• Obstetric Labor Complications
• Placenta Diseases

Source - MeSH 2007

• pregnancy
• gestation
• maternity

Source - WordNet 2.1

Hierarchical classifications of Placenta previa

The following list attempts to classify Placenta previa into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• gestation,maternity,pregnancy
• physiological condition,physiological state
• state

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
  • Pregnancy Complications
    • Obstetric Labor Complications
      • Placenta Previa

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
  • Pregnancy Complications
    • Placenta Diseases
      • Placenta Previa

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