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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - abortion
Abortion refers to the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it is capable of independent survival, generally before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Induced abortion, also known as termination of pregnancy, may be carried out for medical or legal reasons and requires informed consent. Early medical abortion commonly involves medications such as mifepristone and misoprostol, while later procedures may involve surgical techniques such as vacuum aspiration or dilatation and curettage. Spontaneous abortion is another term for miscarriage.
Abortion refers to the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus before it is capable of independent survival, generally before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Induced abortion, also known as termination of pregnancy, may be carried out for medical or legal reasons and requires informed consent. Early medical abortion commonly involves medications such as mifepristone and misoprostol, while later procedures may involve surgical techniques such as vacuum aspiration or dilatation and curettage. Spontaneous abortion is another term for miscarriage.
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