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Diabetes: Health condition in which person suffers from high or low blood sugar/glucose levels.

Ectopic pregnancy: A complication in pregnancy when the embryo is implanted outside the uterus.

Cervix: This is the lower part of the uterus in the female reproductive system.

Urethra: Part of urinary tract that drains wastes that accumulate in the bladder.

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