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Molar Pregnancy.
Molar Pregnancy - as a noun
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hydatid molehydatidiform moleExample Sentences
"A molar pregnancy occurs when a nonviable fertilized egg implants in the uterus and forms abnormal tissue."
"In a molar pregnancy, the placenta develops into a mass of cysts resembling a cluster of grapes."
"The most common symptom of a molar pregnancy is vaginal bleeding during the first trimester."
"Complications of a molar pregnancy can include persistent bleeding, infection, and the development of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia."
"Women who have had a molar pregnancy are at an increased risk of future molar pregnancies as well as other pregnancy complications."