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A zygote, which is a fertilized egg cell, that has halted its development at an initial phase. This situation leads to the formation of an empty sac in the uterus, without any visible fetus on ultrasound scanning. Blighted ovum is a prevalent cause of miscarriage.<\/p>\n

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