ectopic pregnancy

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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

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