tubal pregnancy

Cultural  

1. A pregnancy that begins with implantation of the embryo in one of the fallopian tubes instead of in the uterus. Tubal pregnancy is usually caused by a defect in the tube that prevents the fertilized ovum from moving freely through it.

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Example Sentences

“But that sort of unintended consequence is frankly scary, because a tubal pregnancy is life-threatening,” he said, using another term for ectopic pregnancy.

From Slate • May 24, 2022

Because of this, infected women are at risk of serious complications, including infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease and life-threatening tubal pregnancy.

From US News • Sep. 21, 2016

There’s certain things like you get a tubal pregnancy where the child has absolutely no chance of surviving and then you do the best you can to save the mother’s life.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2012

In rare cases, that woman may be having undetected problems, such as a tubal pregnancy, a potentially lethal complication that the pills would not halt.

From Time Magazine Archive

The signs suggestive of tubal pregnancy before rupture are missed periods, pelvic pains and the presence of an enlarged tube.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various