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Scientific definitions for spontaneous abortion

spontaneous abortion
[ spŏn-tānē-əs ]

See miscarriage.
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Cultural definitions for spontaneous abortion

spontaneous abortion

A miscarriage or stillbirth. (See abortion.)(see also abortion.)

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