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Methods of Abortion - Glossary


Glossary

Abortion pill: It contains two pills namely, Mifepristone and Misoprostol, used for abortion in early pregnancy upto nine weeks.

Anesthesia: It is the loss of sensation with the use of drugs.

Conception: It is the fusion of sperm and ova to produce a new organism.

Embryo: It is the earliest stage of development after fertilization.

Fetus: It is an unborn offspring, after the embryo stage until birth.

Gestation: It is the period of development of the fetus from conception until birth.

Perforation: It is a hole in a material or organ. Here, in this context it is referred to a hole in the uterus.

Uterus: Also known as womb. It is a female reproductive organ that carries the fetus during pregnancy.
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