hydatid mole
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Definition
Noun: A rare, abnormal growth that develops inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. It occurs when tissue that normally forms the placenta develops abnormally, resulting in a mass of cysts that resemble a cluster of grapes. This condition is non-cancerous but is associated with the failure of normal fetal development.
Usage
The term is a medical noun used specifically in obstetrics and gynecology to diagnose and describe a type of gestational trophoblastic disease. * The ultrasound revealed a hydatid mole, not a normal pregnancy. * Diagnosis of a hydatid mole requires careful pathological examination of the tissue. * Her condition was identified as a complete hydatid mole.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in its full medical form, hydatidiform mole.
- It is frequently discussed in the context of its two main types: complete hydatid mole (which contains no fetal tissue) and partial hydatid mole (which may contain some fetal tissue alongside the abnormal growth).
Variants and Related Words
- Hydatidiform Mole (n): The full, more precise medical term for the condition.
- Molar Pregnancy (n): A more common, patient-friendly synonym for hydatid mole.
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) (n): The broader category of disorders that includes hydatid mole.
Synonyms
- Molar pregnancy
- Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (in a broad sense, though this term often implies persistent or invasive disease)
Related Medical Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Choriocarcinoma: A rare, cancerous form of gestational trophoblastic disease that can, in some cases, develop after a hydatid mole.
- β-hCG (Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin): The pregnancy hormone, which is typically at a very high level in cases of a hydatid mole and is used to monitor treatment.
Noun
- an abnormality during pregnancy; chorionic villi around the fetus degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs; usually associated with the death of the fetus