hydatiform

/hɑɪˈdeɪtɪfɔːrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a type of molar pregnancy in which the fetus is composed mainly of fluid-filled sacs.

“The hydatiform mole was removed through a dilation and curettage procedure.”

2. noun

A type of molar pregnancy in which the fetus is composed mainly of fluid-filled sacs.

“The patient was diagnosed with a hydatiform mole during her routine ultrasound.”

Synonyms

  • choriocarcinoma
  • molar

Antonyms

  • diploid
  • euploid