metacyesis
Noun: A medical condition in which a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterine cavity, most commonly in a fallopian tube. This condition is also known as an ectopic pregnancy and is a serious, potentially life-threatening situation requiring immediate medical attention.
The term is a technical, medical term used primarily in clinical and academic contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, where "ectopic pregnancy" is the standard term.
Examples: * The ultrasound confirmed a metacyesis, and the patient was scheduled for emergency surgery. * Metacyesis is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester. * Early diagnosis of metacyesis is crucial for patient safety.
The term is highly specialized. Its usage is almost exclusively found in formal medical literature, diagnostic reports, and academic discussions in the fields of gynecology and obstetrics.
- Ectopic Pregnancy (n): The common, standard term for this condition.
- Tubal Pregnancy (n): A specific type of ectopic pregnancy where implantation occurs in a fallopian tube.
- Extrauterine Pregnancy (n): A synonym that literally means "pregnancy outside the uterus."
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Extrauterine pregnancy
- Tubal pregnancy (when location is specified)
From Greek meta- (meaning "changed, altered, or beyond") + kyesis (meaning "pregnancy"). It literally denotes a pregnancy that is "altered" or "in the wrong place."
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pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus
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