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Rupture of membranes

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The medical term for the breaking of waters in pregnancy.

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Between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy.
Rupture

A tear or break in an organ or tissue. Tissue that protrudes through the rupture is known as a hernia.
Ruptured disk

When part of a spinal disk bulges out of a tear or weak spot in the disk’s tough outer shell. Also known as prolapsed disk or herniated disk.

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