Separation of the placenta from the uterine wall after 20 weeks' gestation is a condition called
A) placenta previa.
B) abruptio placentae.
C) ectopic pregnancy.
D) preeclampsia.

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Separation of the placenta from the uterine wall after 20 weeks' gestation is called abruptio placentae, also known as placental abruption. Placenta previa is when the placenta partially or fully covers the cervix. Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and damage to organs, typically diagnosed after 20 weeks' gestation.

Separation of the Placenta from the Uterine Wall After 20