Pathologic Function
uterine rupture
u·ter·ine rup·ture
Subclass of:
Obstetric Labor Complications; Uterine Diseases; Rupture
Definitions related to uterine rupture:
  • A complete separation or tear in the wall of the UTERUS with or without expulsion of the FETUS. It may be due to injuries, multiple pregnancies, large fetus, previous scarring, or obstruction.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • The complete, nonsurgical disruption of all layers of the uterus.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Uterine rupture is spontaneous tearing of the uterus that may result in the fetus being expelled into the peritoneal cavity. Uterine rupture is rare. It can occur during late pregnancy or active labor.
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2025
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