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ectopic pregnancy

noun

, Medicine/Medical.
  1. the development of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus, as in a Fallopian tube.

ectopic pregnancy

noun

  1. pathol the abnormal development of a fertilized egg outside the cavity of the uterus, usually within a Fallopian tube

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ectopic pregnancy1

First recorded in 1925–30

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Example Sentences

Hirst says an experienced obstetrical specialist sees from 12 to 24 cases of ectopic pregnancy annually.

Extra-uterine pregnancy is also called ectopic pregnancy, or ectopic gestation.

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