eccyesis
/ˌɛksaɪˈiːsɪs/
noun
- A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube; also called an ectopic pregnancy.
- The doctor explained that eccyesis can cause severe pain and internal bleeding.
- Women with eccyesis often need surgery to remove the pregnancy and save the fallopian tube.
- Eccyesis is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
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