abruption

[ uh-bruhp-shuhn ]

noun

1. a sudden breaking off.

abruption

/ əˈbrʌpʃən /

noun

1. a breaking off of a part or parts from a mass

Word History and Origins

Origin of abruption¹

First recorded in 1600–10, abruption is from the Latin word abruptiōn- (stem of abruptiō ). See abrupt, -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of abruption¹

C17: from Latin abruptio ; see abrupt

Example Sentences

Here, the organ is typically only examined after a poor pregnancy outcome, such as stillbirth or placental abruption, in which the placenta pulls away from the uterus wall and causes heavy bleeding.

From Salon

On that occasion, the family had received good, prompt care after Phoebe had suffered a placental abruption - a serious condition in which the placenta starts to come away from the inside of the womb wall.

From BBC

The coroner said that "earlier delivery would have been achieved… if the significance of the bleeding and pain had been clearly identified as an abruption."

From BBC

“We know that women who receive infertility treatment have certain vascular complications, typically an increased risk of pre-eclampsia and placental abruption,” he said.

From New York Times

The complication, known as placental abruption, can lead to stillbirth.

From Los Angeles Times