hydatid mole

hy·da·tid·i·form mole

, hydatid mole [MIM*231090]

a vesicular or polycystic mass resulting from the proliferation of the trophoblast, with hydropic degeneration and avascularity of the chorionic villi; the abnormal tissue typically results from expression of paternally derived chromosomes and a loss of maternal chromosomes.

Synonym(s): cystic mole, gestational trophoblastic disease

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hydatid mole

Hydatidiform mole, see there.

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hy·da·tid·i·form mole

, hydatid mole (hī'dă-tid'i-fōrm mōl, hī'dă-tid)

A vesicular or polycystic mass resulting from the proliferation of the trophoblast, with hydropic degeneration and avascularity of the chorionic villi.

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