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Achilles tendon rupture; Rupture of membranes, a "water breaking" event of pregnancy Premature rupture of membranes, when the amniotic sac ruptures more than an hour before the onset of labor; Ruptured spleen; Testicular rupture, a rip or tear in the connective tissue covering of the testes; Breast implant#Implant rupture, a rupture of breast ...
A spontaneous rupture that occurs early in labor may actually be related to other complications resulting in delayed labor. These complications may include a contracted pelvis, breech presentation, or occipito-posterior position. PROM: premature rupture of membranes. This term describes a rupture of the membranes that occurs before the onset of ...
Gastrointestinal perforation, also known as gastrointestinal rupture, [1] is a hole in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract is composed of hollow digestive organs leading from the mouth to the anus. [3] Symptoms of gastrointestinal perforation commonly include severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. [2]
Forms terms denoting conditions relating to eating or ingestion Greek φαγία (phagía) eating < φᾰγεῖν (phageîn), to eat Sarcophagia-phago-eating, devouring Greek -φᾰ́γος (-phágos), eater of, eating phagocyte: phagist-Forms nouns that denote a person who 'feeds on' the first element or part of the word
Rupture of a papillary muscle will cause acute mitral regurgitation. [citation needed] The rupture will most often occur near the edge of the necrotic myocardium where it abuts healthy (but hyperemic) myocardium where the inflammatory response is at its greatest. Further, the rupture will occur in an area of greatest shear stress. Within the ...
Aortic rupture is the breakage of all walls of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. Aortic rupture is a rare, extremely dangerous condition that is considered a medical emergency . [ 1 ] The most common cause is an abdominal aortic aneurysm that has ruptured spontaneously.
Uterine rupture is when the muscular wall of the uterus tears during pregnancy or childbirth. [3] Symptoms, while classically including increased pain, vaginal bleeding, or a change in contractions , are not always present.
Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM), previously known as premature rupture of membranes, is breakage of the amniotic sac before the onset of labour. [2] Women usually experience a painless gush or a steady leakage of fluid from the vagina. [1] Complications in the baby may include premature birth, cord compression, and infection.