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vacuum abortion

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vacuum abortion
Early abortion, early uterine evacuation, first trimester abortion, suction abortion Obstetrics Suction removal of endometrial tissue from the uterus via the cervix to terminate a pregnancy of ≤ 12 wks. Cf Vacuum curettage.


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