Hydatidiform mole

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005445",
  "term": "Hydatidiform mole",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rare complication of pregnancy characterized by the abnormal growth of trophoblasts, the cells that normally develop into the placenta. This condition results in a non-viable pregnancy where the placenta develops into a mass of cysts resembling a bunch of grapes. It can be complete or partial, with varying degrees of fetal tissue presence.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "vesicle",
    "avascularity",
    "chorionic villus",
    "hydrops",
    "polycystic",
    "trophoblast"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 765 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hydatidiform-mole/"
}