Abortion, Spontaneous
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Expulsion of the products of conception before the completion of gestation without deliberate interference. |
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/chem ind permitted but do not confuse with ABORTION, INDUCED (E4); /chem ind: consider also ABORTIFACIENT AGENTS; don't forget also check tags HUMAN & FEMALE & PREGNANCY |
| Also Called: |
Abortion, Tubal |
Abortion, Spontaneous Categories.
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Abortion, Habitual - Three or more consecutive spontaneous abortions. |
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Abortion, Incomplete - Abortion in which not all the products of conception have been expelled. |
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Abortion, Missed - The retention in the uterus of a dead fetus two months or more after its death. |
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Abortion, Threatened - Condition of vaginal bleeding with or without pain in early pregnancy which may presage an abortion. |
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Abortion, Veterinary - Premature expulsion of the fetus in animals. |
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Embryo Loss - Early pregnancy loss during the EMBRYO stage of development. In the human, this period comprises the second through eighth week after fertilization. |
Abortion, Spontaneous Definitions and Terms
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