abruption

noun

abrup·​tion ə-ˈbrəp-shən How to pronounce abruption (audio)
: a sudden breaking off or away

Examples of abruption in a Sentence

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Teigen experienced a partial placenta abruption at 20 weeks, which means the placenta separated from the uterus wall too early. Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 In placental abruption, the organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, called the placenta, suddenly detaches from the side of the uterus, thus endangering the health of the mother and the developing baby. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 July 2024 This would save their life, but could cause placental abruption, uterine bleeding, premature labor or fetal death. Pauline Wiltz, Scientific American, 27 June 2024 An abruption occurs when the placenta separates from the uterine wall. Ed Stannard, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for abruption 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin abruptiōn-, abruptiō, from abrup-, variant stem of abrumpere "to break off short" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns — more at abrupt

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of abruption was in 1606

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“Abruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abruption. Accessed 11 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

abruption

noun
ab·​rup·​tion a-ˈbrəp-shən, ə- How to pronounce abruption (audio)
: a sudden breaking off : detachment of portions from a mass
placental abruption
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