| abort | 1. To miscarry; to bring forth young prematurely. 2. <biology> To become checked in normal development, so as either to remain rudimentary or shrink away wholly; to become sterile. Origin: L. Abortare, fr. Abortus, p. P. Of aboriri; ab + oriri to rise, to be born. See Orient. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| aborted | 1. Brought forth prematurely. 2. <biology> Rendered abortive or sterile; undeveloped; checked in normal development at a very early stage; as, spines are aborted branches. "The eyes of the cirripeds are more or less aborted in their mature state." (Owen) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aborted ectopic pregnancy | The rupture of an oviduct, the seat of ectopic pregnancy, or extrusion of the product of conception through the fimbriated end of the oviduct; aborted ectopic pregnancy, the pregnancy having originated in the fallopian tubes. Synonym: aborted ectopic pregnancy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aborticide | <medicine> The act of destroying a foetus in the womb; feticide. Origin: L. Abortus + caedere to kill. See Abort. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| abortient | <pharmacology> A drug or compound that induces the expulsion of an embryo or foetus. (06 May 1997) |
| abortifacient | <pharmacology> A drug or compound that induces the expulsion of an embryo or foetus. (06 May 1997) |
| abortifacient agents | Chemical substances that interrupt pregnancy after implantation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| abortifacient agents, non-steroidal | Non-steroidal chemical compounds with abortifacient activity. (12 Dec 1998) |
| abortifacient agents, steroidal | Steroidal compounds with abortifacient activity. (12 Dec 1998) |
| abortigenic | Synonym: abortifacient. Origin: L. Abortus, abortion, + genesis, production (05 Mar 2000) |
| abortion | 1. <obstetrics> The premature expulsion from the uterus of the products of conception of the embryo or of a nonviable foetus. The four classic symptoms, usually present in each type of abortion, are uterine contractions, uterine haemorrhage, softening and dilatation of the cervix and presentation or expulsion of all or part of the products of conception. The expulsion or removal of an embryo or foetus from the mother prematurely, this can be done as an artificial procedure, but it often happens naturally when the mother's body expels the foetus because it has died, has genetic or developmental defects, or because of infection or illness in the mother. Natural abortions are typically called miscarriages. Medically-induced abortions, which can be completed with surgery or with hormone drugs, are performed because the foetus is unwanted, deformed, not likely to live, or endangers the mother's life or health. 2. The premature stoppage of a natural or a pathological process. Origin: L. Abortio (18 Nov 1997) |
| abortion applicants | Individuals requesting induced abortions. (12 Dec 1998) |
| abortion rate | The number of abortions per 1000 terminated pregnancies during a given period of time. (05 Mar 2000) |
| abortion, criminal | Illegal termination of pregnancy. (12 Dec 1998) |
| abortion, eugenic | Abortion performed because of possible foetal defects. (12 Dec 1998) |