Definition of Hydatidiform mole
1. Noun. An abnormality during pregnancy; chorionic villi around the fetus degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs; usually associated with the death of the fetus.
Medical Definition of Hydatidiform mole
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A relatively rare mass or tumour that can form within the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. The cause of hydatidiform mole is unknown.
Symptoms include vaginal bleeding, uterine growth, nausea and vomiting. Some hydatidiform moles may become malignant (cancerous) where they are referred to as a choriocarcinoma.
Incidence: 1 in 1,500 births.
(02 Jan 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydatidiform Mole
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