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What describes a fertilized egg implanting outside the womb?

Retry Correct Incorrect Although it’s a rare condition, an ectopic pregnancy is a serious and life-threatening matter that sees a fertilized egg start growing from outside of the womb, usually one of the Fallopian tubes. If left unchecked, this egg’s growth ruptures the tubes, which jeopardizes a patient’s life at worst and their ability to procreate at best.

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What describes a fertilized egg implanting outside the womb?

• Eclampsia
• Endometriosis
• Electrocoagulation
• Ectopic