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Selective reduction

Typically referred to in cases of multi-fetal pregnancy, when one or more fetuses are aborted to preserve the viability of the remaining fetuses and decrease health risks to the mother.

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selective reduction

Obstetrics Selective termination of pregnancy, see there

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