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for use of an abortifacient, coordinate with abortifacient agent with no qualifiers, not /adv eff unless text specifically discusses adverse effects; check the tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY
Scope Note
Intentional removal of a fetus from the uterus by any of a number of techniques. (POPLINE, 1978)