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GTD

GTD

9.5
A group of rare pregnancy disorders in which abnormal tissue grows inside the uterus
  • noun
  • /dʒi ti di/
  • Specialized
: enfermedad trofoblástica gestacional
  • Early diagnosis of GTD is important for effective treatment and recovery.

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed her with GTD after her ultrasound.

  • The doctor explained that GTD can sometimes be detected through unusual symptoms during pregnancy.

  • Specialists monitored her closely after she was diagnosed with GTD following her pregnancy.

  • Many women are unaware of GTD and its symptoms.

  • Doctors often remind patients that understanding GTD is crucial for managing their health during pregnancy.

  • She attended a support group for women dealing with GTD to learn more about her condition.

  • After her diagnosis of GTD, she researched treatment options available for her recovery.

Surface Forms

GTD singular
GTDS plural

Morphology

GTD = G + T + D

An initialism for 'gestational trophoblastic disease'—the letters do not convey meaning unless the full phrase is known.

Etymology

GTD stands for gestational trophoblastic disease, where gestational means 'relating to pregnancy' and trophoblastic comes from roots meaning 'tissue that feeds or grows'. So GTD names the group of conditions in which unusual tissue grows in the womb during or after pregnancy.