An ectopic pregnancy occurring in the abdominal cavity rather than the uterus, combining Greek terms for belly and pregnancy.
From Greek 'koilia' (belly) + 'kyesis' (pregnancy). This medical term specifically describes a rare and dangerous form of ectopic pregnancy discovered during the development of modern obstetrics.
Celiocyesis is one of the most life-threatening pregnancies possible because the growing embryo can rupture major blood vessels—it's a reminder that the uterus exists for a reason.
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