1. pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus (instead of the upper part); can cause bleeding late in pregnancy; delivery by cesarean section may be necessary;
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
placenta previa
n 1: pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower
part of the uterus (instead of the upper part); can cause
bleeding late in pregnancy; delivery by cesarean section
may be necessary