incomplete abortion
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of incomplete abortion
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Patients who induce abortions with only misoprostol are more likely to experience side effects like discomfort, cramps, vomiting, fevers and incomplete abortion.
From Salon • Dec. 13, 2023
The nurse practitioner knew the patient was experiencing an incomplete abortion, which happens when the body is not able to completly pass the pregnancy on its own.
From Slate • May 17, 2022
According to a Mayo Clinic website, the ingested medication is not without complications, such as infection, fever or even an incomplete abortion.
From Washington Times • Apr. 7, 2019
Complications such as infection and incomplete abortion can arise from these methods.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2018
Uterine aspiration would be performed on women with an incomplete abortion.
From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2016
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