| abrupt | Sudden and unexpected. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| abrupt cessation | <pharmacology> Refers to after suddenly stopping the medication. (06 Oct 1997) |
| abruptio placentae | <obstetrics> This is the premature separation of the placenta, i.e. Separation of the placenta from the site of implantation on the uterus before the delivery of the foetus. It is a life threatening condition for the foetus and occurs about 1 in 500 to 750 deliveries. (09 Oct 1997) |
| abruption | A tearing away, separation, or detachment. (05 Mar 2000) |
| abruptly | 1. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly. 2. Precipitously. <botany> Abruptly pinnate, pinnate without an odd leaflet, or other appendage, at the end. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |