Extrauterine Pregnancy (Noun)
Meaning
Pregnancy resulting from gestation elsewhere than in the uterus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The rare case of an extrauterine pregnancy occurred when the fertilized egg implanted outside the uterus and continued to grow, putting the woman's life at risk.
- A routine ultrasound scan revealed that Sarah's embryo had attached to the fallopian tube, indicating an extrauterine pregnancy that required immediate medical attention.
- After suffering from abdominal pain and bleeding, Maria was rushed to the emergency room where doctors confirmed the presence of an extrauterine pregnancy, also known as an ectopic pregnancy.
- It was discovered during surgery that the extrauterine pregnancy had developed in the woman's ovary, making it necessary to remove the ovary and part of the fallopian tube to prevent further complications.
- Lena was at a high risk for future extrauterine pregnancies due to a previous tubal pregnancy, and her doctor recommended extra caution during subsequent pregnancies.