ectopic pregnancy

noun

: development of a fertilized egg elsewhere than in the uterus (as in a fallopian tube or the peritoneal cavity)

Examples of ectopic pregnancy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gaps in research, training and awareness One of the biggest challenges to reducing ectopic pregnancy deaths nationwide is the lack of awareness, research and data. — Andrea Suozzo, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

But new guidance from the Texas Medical Board includes only a case study with an ectopic pregnancy that can be seen in an ultrasound, remaining silent on the difficulty of early ultrasounds to detect where a pregnancy has implanted. — Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026

In the novel, Hubie and Janine’s relationship pivots after an ectopic pregnancy ends in loss. — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Watchdog calls out crisis pregnancy centers At least 100 crisis pregnancy centers in 49 states advertise free ultrasound services to help people rule out ectopic pregnancy, according to the nonprofit watchdog Campaign for Accountability. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ectopic pregnancy

noun

: gestation elsewhere than in the uterus (as in a fallopian tube or in the peritoneal cavity)

called also ectopic gestation, extrauterine gestation, extrauterine pregnancy