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hydatidiform mole

DEFINITIONS OF: hydatidiform mole

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n 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, molar pregnancy
Type of:
abnormalcy, abnormality
an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
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