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Medical Definition of Couvelaire uterus
1. Extravasation of blood into the uterine musculature and beneath the uterine peritoneum in association with severe forms of abruptio placentae. Synonym: uteroplacental apoplexy. (05 Mar 2000)
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1. Extravasation of blood into the uterine musculature and beneath the uterine peritoneum in association with severe forms of abruptio placentae. Synonym: uteroplacental apoplexy. (05 Mar 2000)