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abortifacient

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abortifacient /abor·ti·fa·cient/ (ah-bor″tĭ-fa´shent)
1. causing abortion.
2. an agent that induces abortion.
a·bor·ti·fa·cient (-bôrt-fshnt)
adj.
Causing or inducing abortion.
a·borti·facient n.
abortifacient
[əbôr′tifā′shənt]
1 causing abortion.
2 any agent that causes abortion.
abortifacient [ah-bor″tĭ-fa´shent]
1. causing abortion.
2. an agent that induces abortion.
abortifacient,
adj/n an instrument or material capable of terminating a pregnancy.
abortifacient
1. causing abortion.
2. an agent that induces abortion.
abortifacient
Pharmacology An agent that induces the expulsion of an embryo or fetus; a drug, herb other chemical that dilates of the cervix and causes the uterus to contract resulting in a spontaneous termination of pregnancy
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