fragments of fetal, placental, or membrane tissue remaining in utero following delivery or abortion, posing an increased risk of bleeding or infection.
re·tain·ed prod·ucts of con·cep·tion
(rē-tānd' prod'ŭkts kŏn-sep'shŭn) Fragments of fetal, placental, or membrane tissue remaining in utero following delivery or abortion, posing an increased risk of bleeding or infection. AcronymsSeeRPOC