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Rupture of membranes

Also called Water breaking

Obstetrics & GynecologyEssential

The breaking of the amniotic sac, releasing the fluid around the baby, usually signaling that labor is near or beginning.

Korean

양막 파열(양수 터짐)

양막이 터져 아기를 둘러싼 양수가 나오는 것으로, 대개 진통이 임박했거나 시작됨을 알린다.

French

Rupture des membranes(Perte des eaux)

Rupture de la poche des eaux qui libère le liquide entourant le bébé, signalant généralement que le travail approche ou commence.

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