Noun: hydatidiform mole
- An abnormality during pregnancy; chorionic villi around the foetus degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs; usually associated with the death of the foetus
"The ultrasound revealed a hydatidiform mole, requiring immediate medical attention";
- hydatid mole, molar pregnancy
Derived forms: hydatidiform moles
Type of: abnormalcy [US], abnormality
Encyclopedia: Hydatidiform mole