Tubal abortion is a medical term used to describe an ectopic pregnancy, where the fertilized egg implants itself in the fallopian tubes. In terms of spelling, the word is pronounced /tjuːbəl əˈbɔːʃən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet. The word "tubal" is pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable, with a long "u" sound, followed by a short "a". Meanwhile, the word "abortion" is pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable, with a long "o" sound, followed by a short "i".
Tubal abortion, also known as ectopic pregnancy or tubal pregnancy, is a medical condition in which a fertilized egg implants and begins to develop outside of the uterus, typically within the fallopian tube. It is a potentially dangerous condition that occurs in approximately 1-2% of pregnancies and usually requires immediate medical intervention.
Normally, after fertilization, the fertilized egg travels through the fallopian tube into the uterus, where it implants and develops into an embryo. However, in the case of a tubal abortion, the fertilized egg implants and grows within the fallopian tube, leading to the inability of the embryo to develop properly and ultimately resulting in miscarriage.
Tubal abortion is often characterized by symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, and potentially life-threatening internal bleeding if the fallopian tube ruptures. Prompt medical attention is crucial to diagnose and manage a tubal abortion, as it poses significant risks to the woman's health and fertility.
Treatment options for tubal abortion depend on the severity of the condition and the woman's overall health. Options may include medication to stop the growth of the pregnancy, surgical removal of the embryo or damaged fallopian tube, or, in severe cases, emergency surgery to handle complications such as internal bleeding. Close monitoring and follow-up care are essential to ensure complete recovery and to assess the woman's future reproductive capacity.
Rupture of an oviduct which is the seat of an ectopic pregnancy.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The term "Tubal Abortion" is a medical term used to describe an ectopic pregnancy, specifically when the fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes. It is important to note that "Tubal Abortion" is not a widely recognized medical term, and the preferred terminology used by medical professionals is "ectopic pregnancy".
The word "tubal" originates from the Latin word "tubus", meaning "tube". In this context, it refers to the fallopian tubes, which are the narrow, muscular tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus in a female reproductive system.
The term "abortion" in this context does not refer to the termination of a pregnancy willingly, as it does in common usage.