Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-Condition that occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus
A)Placenta previa
B)Abruptio placentae
C)Eclampsia
D)Ectopic pregnancy
E)Teratogen
F)Preeclampsia
G)Mastitis
H)Puerperal fever

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Ectopic pregnancy is the condition that occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube.

Answer: A
 Placenta previa is a condition where the placenta implants in the lower part of the uterus, partially or completely covering the cervix.

Answer: B
 Abruptio placentae is a condition where the placenta separates from the uterus before birth, which can lead to oxygen and nutrient deprivation for the fetus.

Answer: E
 A teratogen is any substance or agent that can cause birth defects or malformations in a developing fetus.

Answer: F
 Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, such as the kidneys or liver.

Answer: G
 Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue that can occur in breastfeeding mothers, causing symptoms such as breast pain, redness, and fever.

Answer: H
 Puerperal fever is a bacterial infection that can occur after childbirth, typically within the first ten days postpartum, causing symptoms such as fever, chills, and abdominal pain.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Description or Definition