Placenta Previa (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's ultrasound results confirmed a diagnosis of placenta previa, which required her to avoid heavy lifting for the remainder of the pregnancy.
- Due to the increased risk of bleeding, women with placenta previa are often advised to deliver via cesarean section rather than vaginally.
- During the routine prenatal checkup, the doctor discovered that the placenta had implanted in the lower part of the uterus, indicating a condition known as placenta previa.
- In severe cases of placenta previa, women may experience recurring episodes of bleeding in the third trimester, requiring close medical monitoring.
- The doctors explained that the placenta previa was a major complication that necessitated a cesarean section delivery to minimize the risk of severe bleeding during labor.