abdominal pregnancy

noun

Meaning

A form of ectopic pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants and develops outside the uterus within the peritoneal cavity.

Examples

An abdominal pregnancy requires immediate medical intervention due to the high risk of internal hemorrhage.
Diagnosis of an abdominal pregnancy is often difficult because symptoms can mimic those of a normal gestation.

Synonyms: ectopic pregnancy

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abdominal pregnancy

noun

Pronunciation: /æbˈdɒmɪnl ˈpreɡnənsi/

Definition

A form of ectopic pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants and develops outside the uterus within the peritoneal cavity.

Examples

An abdominal pregnancy requires immediate medical intervention due to the high risk of internal hemorrhage.
Diagnosis of an abdominal pregnancy is often difficult because symptoms can mimic those of a normal gestation.

Synonyms of abdominal pregnancy

Words with a similar meaning to abdominal pregnancy:

ectopic pregnancy

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