Ab·rup'tion noun [ Latin abruptio , from abrumpere : confer French abruption .] A sudden breaking off; a violent separation of bodies. Woodward. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/8
Abruption: A sudden breaking off or away. Abruption of the placenta (abruptio placentae) is the premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus, a potentially very serious situation for the mother and baby. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=17989
A detachment or tearing away. In obstetrics, it is most commonly referred to as placental abruption. Narrower term(s): Placental Abruption Found on http://www.pregnology.com/
When the placenta begins to separate from the wall of the uterus before the baby is born. Symptoms of an abruption usually include bleeding and abdominal pain. Found on https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/glossary