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pla·cen·ta pre·vi·a

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. placenta previanoun

    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

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  1. placenta previa

    Placenta previa is a complication of pregnancy where the placenta grows in the lowest part of uterus and covers all or part of the opening to the cervix. This can cause severe bleeding during pregnancy and delivery, potentially posing risks to both the mother and baby.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  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.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of placenta previa in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of placenta previa in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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