<obstetrics> A clinical situation where the foetus has died but has not been completely expelled from the uterus. ... (13 Nov 1997) ... 
abortion in which parts of the products of conception are retained in the uterus.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. abortion in which part of the products of conception have been passed but part (usually the placenta) remains in the uterus.
An abortion or miscarriage in which some of the fetus, placenta or membranes remain inside of the uterus and cause heavy bleeding and pain. Generally a portion of the placenta is intact in the uterus and will need to be removed. Broader term(s): Abortion
[n] - termination of pregnancy without expulsion of all of the products of conception
partial abortion noun termination of pregnancy without expulsion of all of the products of conception