"rupture of membranes" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ruptures of membranes [plural]
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  1. (medicine) The rupture of the amniotic sac, whether naturally at the onset of labour, occurring prematurely, or artificially induced. Wikipedia link: rupture of membranes Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: amniorrhexis, breaking water
    Sense id: en-rupture_of_membranes-en-noun-n6GK0zAB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, sciences

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