abortifacient
Pronunciation: [əˌbɔːtɪfəˈʃɛnt]
Word
Context: “health”
(noun) a substance that causes an abortion, which means it ends a pregnancy. This can be a pill or medicine that helps someone who doesn't want to continue a pregnancy to safely stop it.
Example
Some women choose to use an abortifacient to terminate an unwanted pregnancy.
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Using an abortifacient can have serious side effects and should be discussed with a doctor.
Example
What is the process if someone decides to take an abortifacient?
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