ectopic pregnancy

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the development of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus, as in a Fallopian tube.

ectopic pregnancy

noun

1. pathol the abnormal development of a fertilized egg outside the cavity of the uterus, usually within a Fallopian tube

Word History and Origins

Origin of ectopic pregnancy¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

They thought that it was an ectopic pregnancy, I assured them that was not the case, but I did not know how to explain that my last partner was a woman and not a man.

From Washington Blade

Hirst says an experienced obstetrical specialist sees from 12 to 24 cases of ectopic pregnancy annually.

From Project Gutenberg

Extra-uterine pregnancy is also called ectopic pregnancy, or ectopic gestation.

From Project Gutenberg