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Grape mole --> hydatidiform mole

(Science: gynaecology, oncology, tumour) a relatively rare mass or tumour that can form within the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. The cause of hydatidiform mole is unknown.

symptoms include vaginal bleeding, uterine growth, nausea and vomiting. Some hydatidiform moles may become malignant (cancerous) where they are referred to as a choriocarcinoma.

Incidence: 1 in 1,500 births.