medical condition
placenta previa
also: placenta praevia
the condition when the PLACENTA is situated in the bottom part of the UTERUS next to or over the CERVIX . In the later stages of PREGNANCY there may be placental separation, causing bleeding that will require attention. In the more extreme cases, a CAESAREAN SECTION is necessary for delivery.
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