abortus

noun

abor·​tus ə-ˈbȯrt-əs How to pronounce abortus (audio)
: an aborted fetus
specifically : a human fetus less than 12 weeks old or weighing at birth less than 17 ounces

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“Abortus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/abortus. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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