Abortion, Induced
| Definition: |
Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978) |
| Notes: |
do not use /util except by MeSH definition; for use of an abortifacient here or in ABORTION, CRIMINAL, coord IM with abortifacient agent (IM with no qualif, not /adv eff unless text specifically discusses adverse eff); don't forget also check tags FEMALE |
| Also Called: |
Abortion Failure,Abortion Rate,Abortion Techniques,Abortion, Drug-Induced,Abortion, Rivanol,Abortion, Saline-Solution,Abortion, Soap-Solution,Anti-Abortion Groups,Embryotomy,Fertility Control, Postconception,Previous Abortion |
| Previously Indexed: |
Abortion, Criminal (1966-1970),Abortion, Legal (1966-1970),Abortion, Therapeutic (1966-1970) |
Abortion, Induced Categories.
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Abortion, Eugenic - Abortion performed because of possible fetal defects. |
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Abortion, Legal - Termination of pregnancy under conditions allowed under local laws. (POPLINE Thesaurus, 1991) |
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Abortion, Therapeutic - Abortion induced to save the life or health of a pregnant woman. (From Dorland, 28th ed) |
Abortion, Induced Definitions and Terms
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