Ectopic Gestation (Noun)
Meaning
Pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was rushed to the emergency room after experiencing severe abdominal pain due to an ectopic gestation.
- Ectopic gestation is a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention to prevent further complications.
- The doctor explained to the couple that the embryo had implanted in the fallopian tube, resulting in an ectopic gestation.
- Ectopic gestation occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube, ovary, or abdominal cavity.
- The risk of ectopic gestation is higher in women who have had previous pelvic surgery or have a history of infertility.