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    abortive
    /əˈbɔːtɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. failing to produce the intended result: "the rebel officers who led the abortive coup were shot"
    • 2. (of a virus infection) failing to produce symptoms.

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  2. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsAbortion - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 17, 2024 · Abortion is a simple health care intervention that can be safely and effectively managed by a wide range of health workers using medication or a surgical procedure. In the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, a medical abortion can also be safely self-managed by the pregnant person outside of a health care facility (e.g. at home), in whole or in part.

  3. www.britannica.com › science › abortion-pregnancyAbortion | Definition, Procedure, Laws, & Facts | Britannica

    Jul 3, 2024 · abortion, the expulsion of a fetus from the uterus before it has reached the stage of viability (in human beings, usually about the 20th week of gestation). An abortion may occur spontaneously, in which case it is also called a miscarriage, or it may be brought on purposefully, in which case it is often called an induced abortion.

  4. obgyncentre.sg › what-do-you-need-to-know-about-abortionWhat Do You Need To Know About Abortion Singapore? - OBGYN Centre

    Jan 10, 2024 · Abortion in Singapore has well-defined and strict regulations. In line with the termination of pregnancy, an informed decision and careful consideration of the facts are a must. This in-depth guide will help you understand abortion in Singapore better.

  5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK518961Abortion - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for ...

    Jul 10, 2023 · Explain the methods of abortion available and describe the pros and cons of each method. Outline the steps of medical abortion, identify complications and explain how these can be managed. Review steps of aspiration or surgical abortion, identify complications, and explain how these can be managed.

  6. medlineplus.gov › abortionAbortion | Medical Abortion | MedlinePlus

    Apr 30, 2024 · An abortion is a medical procedure to end a pregnancy. It uses medicine or surgery to remove the embryo or fetus and placenta from the uterus.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Medical_abortionMedical abortion - Wikipedia

    Jul 5, 2024 · A medical abortion, also known as medication abortion or non-surgical abortion, occurs when drugs ( medication) are used to bring about an abortion. Medical abortions are an alternative to surgical abortions such as vacuum aspiration or dilation and curettage. [6] .

  8. www.healthline.com › health › safe-abortionSafe and Unsafe Abortion: Meaning, Complications, Resources -...

    Aug 10, 2023 · Many experts have raised concerns about people relying on unsafe abortion methods in order to terminate pregnancies. But what makes an abortion unsafe? And how do you define “safe abortion”?

  9. www.healthline.com › health › induced-abortionInduced Abortion: Eligibility, Procedure, Recovery - Healthline

    Aug 8, 2023 · An induced abortion is when a pregnancy is intentionally ended through a medical procedure. When people talk about abortion, they’re usually referring to induced abortion....

  10. www.healthline.com › health › therapeutic-abortionTherapeutic Abortion: Eligibility, Procedure, Recovery -...

    Jul 7, 2023 · What Is a Therapeutic Abortion? Eligibility. Alternatives. Complications. Procedure. Recovery. Takeaway. A therapeutic abortion is performed out of medical necessity. Your clinician may...

  11. www.bbc.com › news › world-us-canada-64981719What is the abortion pill mifepristone and is it safe? - BBC

    Jun 13, 2024 · What is mifepristone? Mifepristone is the first of the two-pill regimen recommended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to end a pregnancy. It works by blocking a hormone called...