spontaneous-abortion

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Definitions of spontaneous-abortion word

noun spontaneous-abortion Also called voluntary abortion. the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy. 1
noun spontaneous-abortion any of various surgical methods for terminating a pregnancy, especially during the first six months. 1
noun spontaneous-abortion Also called spontaneous abortion. miscarriage (def 1). 1
noun spontaneous-abortion an immature and nonviable fetus. 1
noun spontaneous-abortion abortus (def 2). 1
noun spontaneous-abortion any malformed or monstrous person, thing, etc. 1

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50, abortion is from the Latin word abortiōn- (stem of abortiō). See abort, -ion

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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