Ruptured membrane

Noun

Definitions

1.NounDuring pregnancy, a premature rupture in which amniotic fluid is discharged from the uterus and vagina putting encumbent infant at risk for infection.

Synonyms

rupture of membranes amniotic fluid embolism amniorrhexis anhydramnios chorioamnionitis oligohydramnios anhydramnion malplacentation puerperal fever amniotitis ablatio placentae hydrometrocolpos

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