Synonyms

abortion pill

British

noun

a drug, such as mifepristone, used to terminate a pregnancy in its earliest stage

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abortion pill

Instead they urged her to take the abortion pill that day and warned that if she delayed, she might not be able to get another appointment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Since 2018, women in England have taken the second abortion pill at home, aligning the rules with Scotland and Wales.

From BBC ● May 14, 2025

Its founder, Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, said it was clear the abortion pill did not cause her death.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2024

So the people at the FDA were not actually hostile to the abortion pill, but they wanted to make sure that there were no problems.

From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2024

An eventful life: A creator of the abortion pill was a teenager during the French Resistance and had friendships with famous artists.

From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2023

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