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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Abortion
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Aborto
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Aborto
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Tree Number:
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SP2.006.087.087.093
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Definition English:
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ABORTION is the interruption of PREGNANCY by the DEATH of the FETUS or EMBRYO, together with the ovular annexes. It can be spontaneous (ABORTION, SPONTANEOUS; also known as "miscarriage" in English) or induced (ABORTION, INDUCED). The expelled fetus with less than 0.5 kg or 20 weeks of gestation is considered aborted (ABORTED FETUS). |
Indexing Annotation English:
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GEN only; prefer specifics; see related terms and their specifics
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See Related English:
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Abortifacient Agents
Abortion, Induced
Abortion, Spontaneous
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Record Number:
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50244
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Unique Identifier:
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DDCS050244
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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