ectopic

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An in-person doctor’s visit is the only reliable way to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy—a life-threatening condition in which an embryo implants outside the uterus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

In an ectopic pregnancy, the placenta can’t safely grow, increasing the chances of maternal bleeding and fetal death, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

In another, a woman in pain went to the emergency room and was found to have an ectopic pregnancy — a pregnancy growing outside of her uterus, endangering her life and future fertility.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

The preview text of those emails carried a harsh and consistent reminder: “Pregnancy: ectopic, UNVIABLE.”

From Slate • Jan. 2, 2025

Mutations in the genes thus result in malformed, ectopic segments and organs.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee