Q.

Ectopic pregnancies are referred to as               [2015]

1 implantation of defective embryo in the uterus  
2 pregnancies terminated due to hormonal imbalance  
3 pregnancies with genetic abnormality  
4 implantation of embryo at site other than uterus  

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Ectopic pregnancy is a complication of pregnancy in which implantation of embryo takes place at site other than uterus. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Most ectopic pregnancies (90%) occur in the fallopian tube, which are known as tubal pregnancies.