hydatidiform mole

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hydatidiform mole

A doctor examines an ultrasound showing a hydatidiform mole.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A gestational trophoblastic disease: A "hydatidiform mole" is an abnormal growth that develops inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. It involves the degeneration of the chorionic villi (the tiny, finger-like projections that normally help attach the placenta to the uterine wall), which then form clusters of fluid-filled, grape-like sacs or cysts. This condition is typically non-cancerous but is associated with the failure of normal fetal development and pregnancy loss.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The ultrasound revealed a hydatidiform mole instead of a normal pregnancy.
    • After the diagnosis of a complete hydatidiform mole, she required follow-up care to monitor her hormone levels.
Advanced Usage
  • "Complete hydatidiform mole" vs. "Partial hydatidiform mole": These are two main types, distinguished by genetic origin and pathological features. A complete mole contains no fetal tissue, while a partial mole contains some abnormal fetal tissue.
    • The pathology report confirmed it was a partial hydatidiform mole.
Variants and Related Words

  • Molar pregnancy: A common synonym for a hydatidiform mole.

    • Her doctor explained that a molar pregnancy, or hydatidiform mole, requires specific treatment.

  • Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD): The broader medical category that includes hydatidiform moles and other related conditions.

  • Choriocarcinoma: A rare, potentially cancerous tumor that can sometimes develop after a hydatidiform mole.
Synonyms
  • Molar pregnancy
  • Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (in a broader clinical context for persistent disease)
Related Medical Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
  • β-hCG (beta-human chorionic gonadotropin): The pregnancy hormone, which is typically very elevated in cases of a hydatidiform mole and is used for diagnosis and monitoring.
  • Suction dilation and curettage (D&C): The common surgical procedure used to remove a hydatidiform mole from the uterus.
hydatidiform mole

A doctor examines an ultrasound showing a hydatidiform mole.

Noun
  1. 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

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