A pregnancy in which the embryo implants and develops outside the womb. Ectopic pregnancies cannot be carried to term normally. In addition, abnormal tissue growth can cause dangerous bleeding if not treated properly.
| Grammatical category | Noun |
|---|---|
| Field | Anatomy, physiology and embryology |
| Level of specialization | High |
| Definition source | glosario de Fertilidad |
| Gender relationship | Yes, woman |
| Specific to one sex | Yes |
| Prevalence | Woman |