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paracyesis

[ par-uh-sahy-ee-sis ]
/ ˌpær ə saɪˈi sɪs /

noun, plural par·a·cy·e·ses [par-uh-sahy-ee-seez]. /ˌpær ə saɪˈi siz/. Medicine/Medical.

ectopic pregnancy.

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Origin of paracyesis

First recorded in 1815–25; para-1 + cyesis

Words nearby paracyesis

paracoccidioidal granuloma, paracoccidioidomycosis, paracolitis, paracrine, paracusis, paracyesis, para-cymene, paracystic, paracystitis, parade, parade armor
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