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medical abortion
medical abortionn. Induced termination of a pregnancy by the use of medication rather than surgical procedures.EncyclopediaSeeabortionmedical abortion
medical abortion The use of medication—as opposed to surgery—to terminate pregnancy. Medical abortions are 95% effective up to 11 weeks from last menstrual period, but may cause significant bleeding and thus must be done in or near a hospital.
Agents used
Mifepristone (orally) and/or misoprostol (vaginally).
Adverse effects
Nausea, vomiting, heavy bleeding.medical abortion Obstetrics An elective nonoperative abortion effected in the 1st trimester by abortifacients. See Abortion. medical abortionAbortion induced with a drug or drugs, e.g., the combination of mifepristone and a prostaglandinSee also: abortion |