Placenta previa
Medical term · P
A condition where the placenta covers all or part of the cervix. If the placenta does not move sufficiently it may be necessary to perform a cesarean. See also major placenta previa.
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Major placenta previaA low-lying placenta entirely covering the cervix. See also placenta previa.
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ConditionA state of being, like being healthy or fit, or having a problem, such as a heart problem.
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PlacentaAn organ which develops in the womb linking the baby with the mother’s system. It is delivered after the baby, when it is known as the afterbirth.
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CervixThe entrance or neck of the womb, at the top of the vagina.