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Ectopic pregnancies are referred to as:

Correct answer: D. Implantation of embryo at site other than uterus

  • A. Implantation of defective embryo in the uterus
  • B. Pregnancies terminated due to hormonal imbalance
  • C. Pregnancies with genetic abnormality
  • D. Implantation of embryo at site other than uterus

Explanation

Ectopic pregnancy is a complication of pregnancy in which implantation of embryo takes place at site other than uterus. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Most ectopic pregnancies (90%) occur in the Fallopian tube, which are known as tubal pregnancies.

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