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obstetric conditions
definitions of some abnormal obstetric conditions
| condition | definition |
|---|---|
| Ectopic pregnancy | Pregnancy in which implantation occurs outside the uterus. |
| Placenta previa | Implantation of the placenta in the lower uterine segment. |
| Abruptio placenta | Partial, marginal, or complete = premature separation of the placenta in the 3rd trimester. |
| Hydatidiform mole | It is an abnormal condition of the placenta where there are partly degenrative and partly proliferative changes in the young chorionic villi. |
| Polyhydramnias | it is a state where liquor amnii exceeds 2000 ml. |
| Oligohydramnios | where the liquor amnii is deficient in amount to the extent of less than 200ml at term. |
| Asphyxia neonatorum | it is defined as failure to initiate and maintain spontaneous respiration following birth. |