rupture of membranes (ROM) [L, rumpere, to break, membrana] , the rupture of the amniotic sac, usually at the start of labor. It may be spontaneous or artificial.
rupture of membranes (ROM) [L, rumpere, to break, membrana] , the rupture of the amniotic sac, usually at the start of labor. It may be spontaneous or artificial.