ectopic pregnancy

American  

noun

Medicine/Medical.

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

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ectopic pregnancy British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of ectopic pregnancy

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

But an ectopic pregnancy scare meant she saw a gynaecologist who was able to prescribe xonvea.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

In an ectopic pregnancy, the placenta can’t safely grow, increasing the chances of maternal bleeding and fetal death, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

"But in this case, I don't see a direct link between sports and an increased incidence of ectopic pregnancy," said Prof Nargund, who has treated athletes struggling with their fertility.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024

After the first episode, Paul's arrest and ectopic pregnancy, the reality show jumps forward a year in the second episode.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024

Illnesses have always run through his family—his father died years ago after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, his aunt died from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, and so on—but Vin believed he was better, stronger.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera