abdominocyesis

noun

Meaning

A rare and life-threatening form of ectopic pregnancy where a fertilized egg implants and develops in the abdominal cavity instead of the uterus.

Examples

  • Abdominocyesis is a medical emergency requiring immediate surgical intervention.
  • The diagnosis of abdominocyesis can be challenging due to its rarity.

Synonyms: abdominal pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy