molar pregnancy

/ˌmoʊlər ˌprɛgnənsi/
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Definitions of molar pregnancy
  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
    synonyms: hydatid mole, hydatidiform mole
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    type of:
    abnormalcy, abnormality
    an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
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