extrauterine pregnancy
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Definition
Noun: A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants and develops outside the uterine cavity, most commonly in a fallopian tube. This condition is a medical emergency.
Usage
The term is used in medical contexts to describe a non-viable and dangerous pregnancy location. - The patient was diagnosed with an extrauterine pregnancy and required immediate surgery. - Pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding can be symptoms of an extrauterine pregnancy.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used interchangeably with "ectopic pregnancy," which is the more common clinical term.
- It is typically modified by the specific site of implantation (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Ectopic pregnancy (n): The standard synonym in medical terminology.
- Tubal pregnancy (n): The most common type of extrauterine pregnancy, occurring in a fallopian tube.
Synonyms
- Ectopic gestation
- Eccyesis (rare medical term)
Related Phrases
- Ruptured ectopic pregnancy: A life-threatening complication where the organ containing the pregnancy tears.
- She was rushed to the OR for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
Noun
- pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus