Abruptio placenta is MOST accurately defined as:

A) separation of the placenta secondary to blunt maternal abdominal trauma.
B) premature separation of a normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall.
C) a condition in which the placenta progressively detaches from the uterine wall.
D) a placenta that implants low in the uterus and partially or fully covers the cervix.


Answer: B) premature separation of a normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall.

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