Hydatidiform Mole (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormality during pregnancy; chorionic villi around the fetus degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs; usually associated with the death of the fetus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A hydatidiform mole is a type of abnormal pregnancy where the chorionic villi degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs, often leading to the death of the fetus.
- The ultrasound revealed a hydatidiform mole, which explained the severe morning sickness and rapid uterine growth the patient had been experiencing.
- In some cases, a hydatidiform mole can develop into a more serious condition called choriocarcinoma, a type of cancer that requires immediate treatment.
- The doctor explained to the patient that a hydatidiform mole is a rare condition that occurs when the fertilized egg doesn't develop properly, resulting in the formation of abnormal tissue.
- After a series of tests, the diagnosis was confirmed: a hydatidiform mole had developed, and unfortunately, the fetus had not survived.