TUBAL PREGNANCY Meaning and
Definition
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Tubal pregnancy, also known as an ectopic pregnancy, is a medical condition in which the fertilized egg implants and develops outside the uterus, specifically within one of the fallopian tubes. In a normal pregnancy, the egg is fertilized in the fallopian tube before traveling to the uterus, where it implants and grows into a fetus. However, in tubal pregnancy, the fertilized egg remains lodged in the fallopian tube and starts to develop there.
This condition is considered highly dangerous and potentially life-threatening, as the fallopian tubes are not designed to support the growth of a fetus. As the embryo grows, it can cause the fallopian tube to rupture, leading to severe internal bleeding and putting the mother's life at risk.
Tubal pregnancy typically occurs when the fallopian tube is blocked or damaged, preventing the fertilized egg from reaching the uterus. Risk factors for tubal pregnancy include previous fallopian tube surgeries, previous ectopic pregnancies, and certain conditions that affect the structure of the tubes, such as pelvic inflammatory disease.
Symptoms of tubal pregnancy may include abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, shoulder pain (due to blood from a ruptured tube irritating the diaphragm), and dizziness or fainting caused by internal bleeding. Prompt medical attention is crucial in diagnosing and treating a tubal pregnancy. Treatment options may include medication to halt the growth of the embryo or surgical intervention to remove the embryo and repair or remove the affected fallopian tube.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of TUBAL PREGNANCY
The term "tubal pregnancy" is composed of two words: "tubal" and "pregnancy".
1. "Tubal" comes from the noun "tube", which refers to a hollow, cylindrical structure with an open passage. It has its origins in the Latin word "tubus", meaning "tube" or "pipe". This Latin word was derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*tub-" which also meant "tube".
2. "Pregnancy" originated from the Latin word "praegnantia", which was a combination of "prae-" meaning "before" and "gnasci" meaning "to be born". It referred to the condition of being pregnant or carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus.
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