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preterm prelabour (or premature) rupture of membranes: spontaneous rupture of fetal membranes prior to 37 weeks gestation in the absence of regular painful contractions. This can be monitored for any signs of infection (*chorioamnionitis). Compare PROM.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Chorioamnionitis

n. inflammation and infection of the inner and outer fetal membranes, often after preterm premature rupture of membranes (*PPROM). This condition is associated with poor fetal outcome and can lead to maternal sepsis from *endometritis.... chorioamnionitis

Premature Rupture Of Membranes

see PROM; PPROM; labour.... premature rupture of membranes

Prom

prelabour (or premature) rupture of membranes: spontaneous rupture of membranes prior to the onset of labour. The majority of women who demonstrate this phenomenon will go into active labour spontaneously within the following 48 hours. Compare PPROM.... prom

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