Definition of "abruption" []

• An instance of suddenly breaking away or off. (noun)

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• "Placental abruption is a true obstetric emergency."
• "He said: This is called an abruption and it is a problem for the mother and the baby."
• "Doctors thought she might have “placental abruption”, and that the baby would be at risk of being stillborn."