Meaning of the word "ectopic pregnancy" in English
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ectopic pregnancy
US /ekˈtɑː.pɪk ˈpreɡ.nən.si/
UK /ekˈtɑː.pɪk ˈpreɡ.nən.si/
Noun
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a pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube, which cannot continue to term and can be life-threatening to the mother
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An ectopic pregnancy requires immediate medical attention.
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Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy can include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
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