What is another word for placental dystocia?

Pronunciation: [pləsˈɛntə͡l dɪstˈə͡ʊʃə] (IPA)

Placental dystocia is a medical condition where the placenta fails to deliver after childbirth. There are several synonyms used to describe this condition including retained placenta, retained fetal membranes, and postpartum hemorrhage. Retained placenta refers specifically to the placenta remaining in the uterus for an extended period after childbirth. Retained fetal membranes are similar but refer to the retained fetal sac instead of just the placenta. Postpartum hemorrhage refers to excessive bleeding after childbirth and can be caused by various factors including placental dystocia. All of these terms are used interchangeably to describe complications related to the placenta and childbirth.

What are the hypernyms for Placental dystocia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Retained Placenta, placental abruption, umbilical cord prolapse, obstructed labor.

Related words: placental dystocia, causes of placental dystocia, symptoms of placental dystocia, treatments for placental dystocia, treatments for placental dystocia in humans

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