Definition of ectopic pregnancy in US English:
ectopic pregnancy
nounɛkˌtɑpɪk ˈprɛɡnənsiekˌtäpik ˈpreɡnənsē
A pregnancy in which the fetus develops outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube.
one in every 100 women run the risk of an ectopic pregnancy
mass noun the dangers of ectopic pregnancy
Example sentencesExamples
- However, they are not very effective at preventing ectopic pregnancies which develop outside the uterine cavity.
- Over 95% of ectopic pregnancies occur in a fallopian tube (the tubes connecting the ovaries to the womb).
- Currently there is enough evidence in favour of the efficacy of methotrexate in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy, and about 45% of all ectopic pregnancies can be managed with methotrexate.
- This is because overall the risk of pregnancy in these situations is low, but if pregnancy does occur an ectopic pregnancy is more likely.
- Anyone who can get pregnant can have an ectopic pregnancy.