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Posted on: 12/29/2002
Question
What does ectopic pregnancy mean??
Answer
Sometimes a fertilized egg can implant outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes, where there is not much room to grow. This is called an ectopic pregnancy and has many complications.