Definition

1. Noun:
   • A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus: This is a medical condition where the embryo develops in a location other than the uterine lining, most commonly in a fallopian tube. It is a serious condition that requires medical attention.

Usage

• The term "ectopic pregnancy" is used as a medical diagnosis. It is a countable noun.
• It is typically used in clinical, medical, or health-related discussions.
• Example: "The patient was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy and required immediate surgery."

Examples

• Noun:
  • An ectopic pregnancy is not viable and poses a significant health risk to the mother.
  • Early symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy can include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
  • The ultrasound confirmed it was an ectopic pregnancy located in the left fallopian tube.

Advanced Usage

• "Tubal pregnancy": This is a specific and common type of ectopic pregnancy where implantation occurs in a fallopian tube. It is often used synonymously in general contexts.
  • The most frequent form of ectopic pregnancy is a tubal pregnancy.

Variants and Related Words

• Ectopic gestation (n): A formal synonym for ectopic pregnancy.
  • The medical report noted a case of ectopic gestation.
• Extrauterine pregnancy (n): Another technical term meaning a pregnancy outside the uterus.
  • "Extrauterine pregnancy" is a broader term that encompasses ectopic pregnancy.

Synonyms

• Tubal pregnancy: Specifically denotes an ectopic pregnancy in a fallopian tube.
• Extrauterine pregnancy: A clinical synonym emphasizing the location outside the uterus.

Related Phrases

• Ruptured ectopic pregnancy: A critical complication where the site of the ectopic pregnancy tears, causing internal bleeding.
  • She was rushed to the hospital with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.

Noun

1. pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus