Cou·ve·laire uterus (k -v -l r )n. Extravasation of blood into the uterine musculature and beneath the uterine peritoneum in association with premature detachment of the placenta. |
Couvelaire uterus
[ko̅o̅vəler′]
Etymology: Alexandre Couvelaire, French obstetrician, 1873-1948
a hemorrhagic process in uterine musculature that may accompany severe abruptio placentae. Extravasated blood effuses between the muscle fibrils and under the uterine peritoneum. The uterus takes on a purplish color and does not contract well. Also called uteroplacental apoplexy. See also abruptio placentae.
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