retained products of conception


retained products of conception

fragments of fetal, placental, or membrane tissue remaining in utero following delivery or abortion, posing an increased risk of bleeding or infection.

re·tain·ed prod·ucts of con·cep·tion

(rē-tānd' prod'ŭkts kŏn-sep'shŭn) Fragments of fetal, placental, or membrane tissue remaining in utero following delivery or abortion, posing an increased risk of bleeding or infection.