Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of ectopic pregnancy occurring in a Fallopian tube: A "tubal pregnancy" is a medical condition where a fertilized egg implants and begins to develop within one of the Fallopian tubes instead of the uterus. This is a non-viable and potentially life-threatening pregnancy.

Usage

• The term "tubal pregnancy" is used specifically in medical contexts to diagnose and describe this form of ectopic gestation. It is a compound noun where "tubal" specifies the location (the Fallopian tube) of the abnormal "pregnancy."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The ultrasound confirmed a tubal pregnancy, requiring immediate medical intervention.
  • Symptoms of a tubal pregnancy can include sharp abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.

Advanced Usage

• While "tubal pregnancy" is the standard medical term, it may be discussed in broader contexts like public health or patient education materials concerning reproductive health risks.

Variants and Related Words

• Ectopic pregnancy (n): The general category for any pregnancy occurring outside the uterine cavity, which includes tubal pregnancies as the most common type.
• Fallopian tube (n): The anatomical structure where a tubal pregnancy occurs.

Synonyms

• Ectopic gestation: A more formal synonym, though less specific than "tubal pregnancy."

Important Note

• There are no phrasal verbs or idioms associated with the specific medical term "tubal pregnancy." It is used strictly as a defined noun.

Noun

1. ectopic pregnancy in a Fallopian tube